Redesigned medieval instrument such as chrotta - has strings extending between two openings in rectangular sound box giving mellower violin-like tone

摘要

The string instrument, namely a chrotta, has a rectangular sound box (1) the front (2) of which has two sound openings positioned side by side. A number of strings (26) extend across the sound box (1) between the two sound openings and rest on a bridge (10) which has one foot secured to the front (2) of the sound box (1) and a second foot passing through one of the sound openings (7) and fixed to the back of the sound box (1). The chrotta is played in the same manner as a violin and the upper edge of the bridge (10), on which the strings rest is curved and positioned at a distance above the front (2) of the sound box (1) such that each string can be individually struck by the bow.