Russia/Music/Instruments Pg 4
Gusli
The Gusli is thought to be more ancient in origin than any of the other plucked instruments in the orchestra. Somewhat akin to the Autoharp in concept (but much larger, contained within a table with legs), the notes to be played are controlled by a one-octave piano keyboard controlled by the left hand, and the right hand uses a leather pick or individual fingers to broadly stroke or individually pluck the notes.
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