Learning to play an instrument takes a certain level of dedication — and you can add another layer of dedication on top of that when it’s an instrument not found at your local Guitar Center. But it’s ...

“Ancient Musical Treasures From Central China” features an instrument stand resembling a divine beast, a zither in the form of a banana leaf and bell chimes made for wild parties. But visitors should ...

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IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This bowed zither was made by William ...