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yazh (plural yazhs)
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出典:『Wikipedia』 (2010/09/19 01:17 UTC 版)
Yazh (Ancient Tamil: யாழ், Modern Sanskrit: शततंत्री वीणा) is a direct ancestor of modern day Veena or Lute. Thiruvalluvar, the celebrated Tamil poet from 200 BC, mentions Yazh in his work Thirukkural. Many major Tamil classical literary masterpieces written during Sangam period dating back 200 BC have mentioned Yazh. Silappatikaram written by a Jain monk Ilango Adigal mentions four kinds of yazhs.