jousikantele
The jousikantele is a Finnish plucked string instrument. It is a type of kantele, which is a traditional plucked zither found in Finland and the Baltic region. The jousikantele is characterized by the addition of a bowed string, usually one or two, to the typical plucked strings of a kantele. This bowed string allows for a sustained tone, distinguishing it from its purely plucked counterparts.
Historically, the jousikantele was a relatively rare instrument. It is believed to have emerged in the late
The repertoire for the jousikantele is not as extensive as for more common instruments, but it has