As a reflection of the Georgian musical language - chordophones in Georgia express the musical worldview and general aesthetic concepts of the people.

Timbre has played a significant role in the formation of the artistic and semantic world of the Georgian instruments. Based on the analysis of Georgian traditional string instruments, we can say with confidence that timbre is one of those characteristics determining functions, norms and contexts in which instruments are used.

Any deviation from these norms causes decline of a traditional musical piece.