Gayageum

Gayageum, the twelve-stringed zither, is also called gayatgo.There are two kinds of gayageum: pungyu gayageum (also called beopgeum),and sanjo gayageum. The two differ in their sizer and shapes and are used for different musical pieces. The gayageum has 12 silk strings supported by 12 movable bridges. The strings are plucked with the fingers to produce clear and delicate tunes.