Tiple
OriginColombia
Year1800
FamilyString
About the Tiple
A Colombian string instrument with 12 strings in four courses. Over 200 years of Colombian tradition. Smaller than a guitar with a brighter tone. Used in Colombian folk music and andean ensembles. The triple-string courses create a rich chorus effect.
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