The imzad (; alternately amzad) is a type of bowed "single-string fiddle" used by the
Tuareg
The Tuareg people (; also spelled Twareg or Touareg; endonym, depending on variety: ''Imuhaɣ'', ''Imušaɣ'', ''Imašeɣăn'' or ''Imajeɣăn'') are a large Berber ethnic group, traditionally nomadic pastoralists, who principally inhabit th ...
people in Africa.
Its body is made out of a gourd which is covered by animal skin, creating a
soundboard.
[ The strings are made from horse hair and are connected near the neck, and runs over a two-part bridge.][ The bridge is made of two pieced of wood, joined into a cross.][ The round bow is also equipped with horse hair.][
Traditionally, the instrument was played to accompany men's songs.][ The imzad is only played by the women for example to accompany songs,]
References
External links
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Project page "Sauver l'imzad" with images and music examples
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One-string fiddles
Tuareg musical instruments
Bowed string instruments