Which two-stringed bowed instrument, made from a hollowed piece of wood and strung with horsehair, is associated with shamans and the legendary Korkyt Ata?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The kobyz
- Step 1: The instrument was believed to drive away evil spirits in old rituals. Step 2. The player holds it upright and draws a bow across the strings. Answer: The kobyz. Why not the others: The dombra and zhetigen are plucked, and the asatayak is not a string instrument.
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