Cobza

*Cobza*
String instrument
Other names	Koboz
Classification	Necked bowl lutes; String instruments;
Hornbostel–Sachs classification	321.321-6; (Composite chordophone sounded with a plectrum)
Related instruments
	List Barbat (lute); Baglamadaki; Bağlama; Biwa; Bouzouki; Dombra; Domra; Dutar; Lavta; Lute; Mandocello; Mandola; Mandolin; Oud; Pipa; Qanbus; ;

The cobza (also cobsa, cobuz, koboz) is a multi-stringed instrument of the lute family of folk origin popular in the Romanian, Moldovan and Hungarian folk music. It is considered the oldest accompaniment instrument in the region comprising Romania and Moldova. Its usage in Hungary was revived following the Táncház movement of the late 20th century.

It is distinct from the Ukrainian Kobza, an instrument of different construction and origin.

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