Chanzy (instrument)

A chanzy is a three-stringed lute instrument from the Tuvan Republic. It is most commonly used to accompany throat singing.

Chanzy
String instrument
Other namesChanzi, Tyanzi
Hornbostel–Sachs classification321.322
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Related instruments
Doshpuluur, Topshur, Shanzy, Shamisen

It has nylon strings and is tuned F2, C3, F3 or D2 A2 D3 or C2 G2 C3

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