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balalaika

Russian musical instrument, resembling a guitar. It has a triangular soundbox, frets, and two, three, or four strings played by strumming with the fingers. A range of instruments is made, from treble to bass, and orchestras of balalaikas are popular in Russia.



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July 15-19: Fujima Kansuma demonstrates traditional Japanese dance, and Russian musicians of Limpopo play the accordion and strum balalaikas.
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