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Vielle à roue
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The instrumentalist could play melodies on the keyboard that presses tangents against one or more strings. Often there are also multiple drone strings, which give a constant pitch accompaniment to the melody, resulting in a sound similar to that of bagpipes. This type of instrument is depicted in several artworks in the CMA collection: 1924.656, 2008.34.2, 1960.20. The vielle à roue is also related to the Swedish nyckelharpa , which was featured on the CMA performing arts series in 2017 played by Emilia Amper .
Cleveland Museum of Art’s own descriptionCredit lineVielle à roue, 1700s. Pajot of Jánzat (French). Wood; overall: 74 x 33 cm (29 1/8 x 13 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, The Charles G. King Jr. collection; Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King Jr., 1918.378
