mõõdulõikeid
Mõõdulõikeid are a traditional form of folk music and art from Estonia. The term "mõõdulõikeid" is comprised of two words, "mõõdu" which means "lyre" and "lõik", which means "struck" or "played".
Mõõdulõikeid date back to the medieval period and are associated with the cultural heritage of the Võru
The melodies and rhythms of mõõdulõikeid are characteristic of Estonia's folk tradition and are often used
The art of playing mõõdulõikeid was largely oral and was passed down through generations of musicians. Unfortunately,
Today, efforts are being made to document and preserve the mõõdulõikeid tradition. Field recordings and transcriptions