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Santiago de Compostela, Spain
The organistrum is an early form of hurdy-gurdy.[1] Generally considered the ancestor of later hurdy-gurdies, the organistrum differs substantially in that it was played by two individuals: one turned the crank while the other pulled the keys upward to change the musical pitch of the strings. In other examples a player pushed levers forward to create the notes.[2]
- ^ "www.organistrum.com -- Antonio Poves --". www.organistrum.com. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
- ^ Jackson, Roland (2013-10-23). Performance Practice: A Dictionary-Guide for Musicians. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-136-76770-8.