The instrument is a "Hackbrett" on four legs just like many modern lap steel guitars are played standing.

The name of the instrument that often is played in eastern Europe and in Gypsy music is "Cymbal" -- but if you try to find it on the Internet "Zimbal", "Zymbal" or "Cimbal" are better spellings. You will see that.

The basic form is a "Hackbrett" (chopping board) in German and in English is known as a hammered dulcimer. Over here it is a typical Alpine region msuic instrument that comes in many forms, builds, and tunings.


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