konghou

Etymology
From, from the name of this instrument in the local language of the region of Central Asia whence it came to China; the 🇨🇬 name for the angular harp was , , which derives perhaps from 🇨🇬.

Noun

 * 1)  A plucked stringed instrument (chordophone) with a harp-like construction, originating in ancient Chinese music as a horizontal instrument but now made to be played vertically, and with strings that are double to allow for techniques like vibrato.