Macedonian lyra
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| Other names | Macedonian lyra/lira |
| Developed | Byzantine era |
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The Macedonian lyra (Greek: Μακεδονική λύρα) is a Greek, pear-shaped,[1] three-stringed bowed musical instrument used mainly in the Greek folk music of the Greek region of Macedonia, particularly in the region of Drama. It is usually accompanied by violin.