ghaychak
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The ghaychak or gheychak () is a bowed lute used in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan. The name is similar to the Central Asian ghijak, but that instrument is more closely related to the kamancheh.
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- Ghaychak
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- Instrument.classification
- Bowed string instrument
- Instrument.related
- Rubab Kobyz Sarinda Sarangi Kyl kyyak
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- Double-chambered bowl lute
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The ghaychak or gheychak () is a bowed lute used in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan. The name is similar to the Central Asian ghijak, but that instrument is more closely related to the kamancheh.
==Double-chambered bowl lute== A double-chambered bowl lute with four or more metal strings and a short fretless neck. It is used by Iranians and Baloch people, and is similar to Sarinda.
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