Gusle

/ˈɡʊslɛ/ noun

Definition

An alternative spelling of gusla; a single-stringed bowed instrument from the Balkans and Southeast Europe used in traditional music.

Etymology

Variant spelling of gusla, reflecting different transliterations from Serbo-Croatian or other Slavic language sources into English.

Kelly Says

The gusle's one string might seem limiting, but players create complex music through bowing techniques and pitch variations—it's similar to how a single violin string can produce entire symphonies through skilled manipulation.

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