How many strings does the çiftelia, a traditional Albanian instrument, have?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Two, one of which is used for the melody
- Step 1: The name means 'a pair'. Step 2. Two strings give the melody and the drone. Answer: two. Why not the others: A one-stringed instrument is the lahuta, and the other numbers do not apply.
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