poleihin
Poleihin refers to a traditional Finnish folk music ensemble, typically featuring a fiddle and a hammered dulcimer or zither. The term itself can be translated as "playing the pole" or "pole playing," alluding to the early instruments used in this tradition. The fiddle, or "viulu," usually carries the melody, while the hammered dulcimer, often called "kantele" in this context although distinct from the plucked kantele, provides a harmonic and rhythmic accompaniment.
The music of poleihin is characterized by its energetic and often improvisational nature. It was historically
The instrumentation and musical style of poleihin have seen periods of decline and revival throughout the