What stringed instrument starts with Z, and is traditionally found in parts of Eastern Europe?
Hummel (instrument) Hummel (instrument) The hummel (also hommel or humle) is an old Northern European stringed instrument similar to an older type of zither and is related to the Norwegian langeleik. The name is thought to come from the German word "hummel", meaning "bumblebee", referring to the droning sound created by the accompaniment strings. The hummel is probably from the Middle Ages, when it was found all over Europe in slightly differing variants. The instrument was common in the Netherlands, Flanders, Northern Germany and Denmark during the 18th century. The earliest evidence of the instrument in Swedish folk culture is from the
Stringed instrument tunings tunings will then be given under the heading "Alternates". Stringed instrument tunings This is a chart of stringed instrument tunings. Instruments are listed alphabetically by their most commonly known name. A course may consist of one or more strings. Courses are listed reading from left to right facing the front of the instrument, with the instrument standing vertically. On a majority of instruments, this places the notes from low to high pitch. Exceptions exist: Strings within a course are also given from left to right, facing the front of the instrument, with it standing vertically. Single-string courses are separated by