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  1. Balalaika - Wikipedia

    The balalaika (Russian: балала́йка, pronounced [bəɫɐˈɫajkə]) is a Russian stringed musical instrument with a characteristic triangular wooden, hollow body, fretted neck, and three strings. …

  2. Balalaika | History, Characteristics, & Facts | Britannica

    balalaika, Russian stringed musical instrument of the lute family. It was developed in the 18th century from the dombra, or domra, a round-bodied long-necked three-stringed lute played in …

  3. Balalaika: The most Russian of all folk musical instruments

    When did balalaikas first appear, who played them and, most importantly, still play them? Here's all you need to know about the balalaika.

  4. Balalaika - Russia's iconic string instrument - Russia Beyond

    What is a balalaika? A balalaika is a triangle-shaped string instrument with a fretted neck, hollow body and three strings. Two of them are tuned to the same note and the third is tuned a...

  5. Balalaika - Russian Studies - Macalester College

    The balalaika, as its name would suggest, is a Russian folk instrument. Developed in its modern form during the 19th century by musical prodigy Vassilij Vassilevich Andreev, the …

  6. Balalaika: History, Variations and Use - Wood and Fire

    Dec 11, 2023 · Probably the most famous Russian instrument, the balalaika has become a symbol of the musical creativity of Russian folk music. Today we are going to explore the roots …

  7. Balalaika - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    The balalaika is a musical instrument from Russia. The Balalaika family includes the piccolo balalaika, prima balalaika, sekunda balalaika, alto balalaika, bass balalaika and contrabass …

  8. What Is a Balalaika Instrument? - Folkstrings.com

    The Balalaika is an instrument that is steeped in Russian tradition. Multiple characters from Russian folklore are depicted playing the instrument, particularly bears. Many people wonder …

  9. Balalaika – The most famous Russian musical instrument

    Jun 29, 2020 · In case you never saw it, the balalaika resembles a guitar, only triangular in shape and with three strings. Balalaika is the most famous Russian instrument. Along with the …

  10. ibalalaika.com – Internet Balalaika Resource

    This site is dedicated to learning the balalaika, Russia’s most beloved instrument! New to iBalalaika? A few things you should know: I created this site to be a resource to help you get …

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