The gong zither is a
stringed musical instrument of flipping branch. It is popular among some
ethnicities in the North of the Central Highlands such as Bana, Gia Rai, Xe
Dang, Ro Ngao, Je Trieng. The special instrument often accompanies its player
to the field, to festivals held at the communal long-house, or to a meeting
place where the player reveals his feelings to his lover.
The body of the gong zither
is made of a hollow bamboo pipe which is closed by its natural nodes. Attached
at one end of the tube is a sound box made of a dried gourd; pinned to the
other end are bamboo bolts used to hang the 10 to 18 strings.
The gong zither is a musical
instrument for men. The player skillfully puts the bottom of it onto his bell
and and direct the neck of the gong forward. He snaps his fingers on the
strings to create vibrations full of resonance. The gong zither can produce a
variety of sounds, so it can be played instead of a small music band.
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