Humle

Humle folk zither of Denmark that assumes a number of shapes, usually that of a rectangular box, ending in a violin-like pegbox, with fretted soundboard; similar to the bûche. The number of strings is variable, 10 being common, 4 of which are melody strings. The 3 pairs of drones are tuned to tonic and dominant. The instr. is played with a plectrum. The name is sometimes also given to the långspel. The humle corresponds to the lang-leik of Norway. Ca. 70 cm. (28 in.) long (91, 149). Sort…