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Hlou influence on Windermere music in the Wieb region of Bjeheond led to the development of a | Hlou influence on Windermere music in the Wieb region of Bjeheond led to the development of a unique tradition of purely rhythmic music, called ''tsoafta'' (from Windermere ''tsoaf'' 'game, play' + Hlou ''Ta''), played almost exclusively on percussion instruments. But violin family instruments were adapted to this style; performers would strike different parts of their instruments with their fingers, and tune the strings so low that they hit against the fingerboard producing a loud percussive effect. The rhythms used were often extremely fast and complicated and polyrhythms were common. | ||
''Tsoafta'' in the Romantic era was thought of primarily as a sport rather than a musical style, and many ''tsoafta'' artists became cultural icons. | ''Tsoafta'' in the Romantic era was thought of primarily as a sport rather than a musical style, and many ''tsoafta'' artists became cultural icons. | ||