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ROUD
Roud is a stringed tool which is mentioned in historic sources as early as the 9th century. It is believed that its shape was influenced by
pumpkin. The sound is produced by either fingers or by soft plectrum. The body part is manufactured of apricot wood with a half pine
half fish skin face, whereas the neck and head are crafted of walnut.
The State Museum of Musical
Culture of Azerbaijan, 15509
1978
Stringed Instruments