Tamburica
Tamburica is a family of long-necked, fretted plucked string instruments used in the folk music of Southeast Europe, particularly in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro. The instruments have wooden bodies, a fretted neck, and are typically played with a plectrum or with the fingers. The family covers a range of sizes, from small treble instruments suitable for melody to larger ones that provide bass accompaniment, and tamburicas are commonly found in traditional ensembles.
The tamburica developed in the 18th and 19th centuries under Central European influence, combining local musical
Playing style involves plucking with a pick or using the fingers. The technique supports melodic lines, chordal
Regional variants exist within the tamburica family, and the instrument holds particular significance in Croatian folk