Bandolin

This article is about the Ecuadorean instrument. For other instruments, see Bandolin (Trinidad), Bandolim, and Bandoline.
Bandolin
An Ecuadorian bandolin
String instrument
Classification Composite chordophone
Hornbostel–Sachs classification321.322
(necked box lute)
DevelopedEcuador
Related instruments
Bandola, Bandurria, Laúd, Mandolin, Mandola

The bandolin is a 14-stringed, 15-stringed or 16-stringed musical instrument in Ecuador. It is used as a rhythm and melody instrument in the Andean region of Ecuador during festivals where dancing and music are involved. It has a flat back and 15 strings in triple courses.

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