term kobza pre-dates the first known use of the term bandura.

Similarly, a "Kobzar" is a Ukrainian Folk singer and musician who may play the kobza, but who might also play other instruments instead, including the bandura. The internationally known kobzar Ostap Veresay (1803-1890), is today considered the foremost kobza player of the 19th century despite the fact that he referred to his instrument as a bandura.

He was a representative

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