Dulcimer (jan 1, 1000 – jan 1, 1100)
Description:
The dulcimer was originated in the Middle East and spread to Europe in the 11th century. It features a simple resonating box with strings stretched on top of it. A small hammer is used to hit the strings, which is why the dulcimer is considered to be a direct ancestor of the piano.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1000
jan 1, 1100
~ 100 years