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all about the hurdy gurdy

Hurdy Gurdy

A Hurdy Gurdy is a musical instrument that is played by turning a crank, which rotates a wheel that rubs against strings, creating a sound similar to that of a violin or a bagpipe. It is sometimes also called a wheel fiddle or a vielle à roue. The instrument dates back to the medieval period …

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