The crwth (/ kruːθ / KROOTH, Welsh: [kruːθ]), also called a crowd or rote or crotta, is a bowed lyre, a type of stringed instrument, associated particularly with Welsh music, now archaic but once widely played in Europe.

Le crwth ou crouth (prononcé kruːθ ou krʊθ en gallois), aussi appelée la rote, est un instrument à cordes frottées d'origine galloise ou irlandaise, probablement du Xe - XIe siècle, date à laquelle l'emploi de l'archet est devenu commun en Europe occidentale.

An early stringed instrument first referred to in writing in the 12th century Laws of Hywel Dda (Hywel the Good), the crwth was popular in Wales throughout the Middle Ages, when it was enjoyed in aristocratic circles.

Crwth, bowed Welsh lyre played from the European Middle Ages to about 1800. It was about the size of a violin. Though originally plucked, it was played with a bow from the 11th century, and a fingerboard was added behind the strings in the last part of the 13th century.

Apr 8, 2023 · In this article, we will explore the history of the crwth, its design and construction, how it is played, and its uses in traditional Welsh music. What is a Crwth? The crwth (which is also known as a crowd, rote or crotta) is a stringed instrument that …

A short melody I made up on my Crwth in Llanberis Wales.The Crwth is an indigenous Welsh instrument dating back to the ancient Celts. The Crwth tradition die...

Jan 29, 2025 · Le vocable gallois crwth désigne une lyre à archet du pays de Galles jouée du Moyen Âge au début du xix e siècle. Ce terme est apparenté au latin chorus, à l'irlandais crot, crott ou cruit, au moyen anglais crouth, crouthe, crowd ou crowde.

Nov 22, 2024 · The Crwth is an ancient string instrument from Wales, characterized by its unique design and bowed playing style. Often considered a precursor to the modern violin, the crwth has a flat, rectangular body with a bridge and is played with a bow.

le crwth ou crouth (ou rote?) C'est le curieux nom donné au Pays de Galles à un instrument qui n'est qu'une variante de la lyre où les cordes sont frottées à l' archet . Nous le connaissons surtout par des modèles réalisés au XVIIIe s.

Sep 24, 2019 · The crwth is also known as a crowd, cruth, crowth, crouth or rote in English. It is a kind of bowed lyre. It is particularly associated with Wales, but similar instruments were played in many parts of Europe from about the 11th century.