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A close-up of a gadulka, a pear-shaped bowed string instrument with sympathetic strings, resting on a wooden table.
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The Gadulka: Bulgaria's Bowed String Instrument and Its Haunting Voice

Discover the gadulka, Bulgaria's traditional bowed string instrument, its construction, playing techniques, and central role in folk music ensembles across the country.
A traditional Bulgarian gadulka resting on a wooden table with a bow beside it.
Culture

The Gadulka: Bulgaria’s Bowed String Instrument

Discover the history, playing style and distinctive sound of the gadulka, the bowed string instrument at the heart of Bulgaria’s folk music tradition.