Ardin (harp)

The ardin is a type of harp played in Mauritania. It has a resonating body made of calabash, with 10 to 16 strings, and is played by female musicians.[1]

References

  1. John Shepherd; David Horn; Dave Laing; Paul Oliver; Peter Wicke (8 May 2003). Continuum Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World Part 1 Performance and Production. A&C Black. pp. 435–. ISBN 978-1-84714-472-0.
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