 A Lijerica from Dalmatia | |
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| Hornbostel–Sachs classification | 321.321-71 (Necked bowl lute sounded by a bow) |
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The lijerica (Croatian pronunciation: [lîjeritsa]) is a musical instrument from the Croatian region of Dalmatia and Croat parts of eastern Herzegovina. It is a pear-shaped, three-stringed instrument which is played with a bow. It is played to accompany the traditional linđo dance from the region.[1] The lijerica's name comes from the lyra (Greek: λύρα), the bowed instrument of the Byzantine Empire which it probably evolved from.[2]
While the lijerica is most often associated with traditional folk music, it is still found in modern music from the region. One artist who is notable for his use of the instrument is Mate Bulić.
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The most important musical instrument in a Lindo is the lijerica
- ^ Rice, T.; Porter, J.; Goertzen, C. (2017). The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music: Europe. Taylor & Francis. p. 1579. ISBN 978-1-351-54426-9. Retrieved 2022-11-03.