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  1. Erhu - Wikipedia

    The erhu consists of a long vertical stick-like neck, at the top of which are two big tuning pegs, and at the bottom is a small resonator body (sound box) which is covered with python skin on the front (playing) …

  2. Erhu | Chinese, 2-string, bowed | Britannica

    Erhu, bowed, two-stringed Chinese vertical fiddle, the most popular of this class of instruments. The strings of the erhu, commonly tuned a fifth apart, are stretched over a wooden drumlike resonator …

  3. The Erhu - YouTube

    Perhaps no musical instrument is more evocative of China than the erhu (二胡), but its origins are in central Asia: The erhu is one of several instruments historically known as "huqin ...

  4. Erhu - Organology: Musical Instruments Encyclopedia

    The Erhu is a traditional Chinese bowed string instrument consisting of two strings, a hollowed-out wooden soundbox (typically made of sandalwood or other dense woods), and a long neck.

  5. Erhu · Wesleyan University Virtual Instrument Museum 2.0

    Erhu is a medium-high ranged Chinese two-stringed fiddle. The structure of the modern erhu was regularized in the 1920s by Liu Tianhua (1895-1932), the pioneering musician and composer in …

  6. The Erhu - A Journey Through Sound - Traditional Culture Blog ...

    The erhu stands as an extraordinary symbol of Chinese culture, embodying the confluence of history, artistry, and emotional expression. Its rich tonal palette, unique construction, and historical …

  7. What Is The Erhu? History, Sound & Techniques ...

    The Erhu (Chinese: 二胡, pronounced èrhú) is a traditional Chinese bowed string instrument, classified as a two-stringed spike fiddle. It is part of the huqin family of instruments, which includes several …