basolia

The basolia was usually homemade and of very rough construction.

In Poland, the basolia has 2-4 strings, which are usually played with a bow.

Basolia - a 3-string cello with its own unique tuning.

The basolia was an instrument that was often ridiculed for its quality of sound and the skill of the player.

The basolia is used in Ukrainian folk music ensembles known as Troyista muzyky (literally Trio music).

The instrument is often used in folk ensembles known as Troyista muzyka, usually made up of 3 instruments played in an ensemble with the violin, basolia, sopilka or bubon.

The basolia was introduced into Ukraine from the West after the fiddle had established itself, however, there are mentions which date back to the 17th century in descriptions of the wedding of Bohdan Khmelnytsky's son Yuri, where an orchestra using this instrument entertained the guests.