saùng-gauk

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  9. harps (chordophones)
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Scope note
Burmese arched harps, traditionally associated with the Buddhist royal dynasties, with a boat-shaped resonator covered with skin and lacquered, an arch made of a curved tree root, and 14 silk or nylon strings. They are held horizontally in the lap with the arch at the player's left when played.
saùng-gauk
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024