The hurdy-gurdy is a stringed instrument from medieval France that produces sound by turning a crank, and it is still played today in parts of France and Spain. It dates back to medieval times and was popular among French kings, and is made mainly of wood with strings like a guitar, violin or cello. Famous modern players of the hurdy-gurdy include Anna Katharina Kränzlein, Mykola Petrovych Budnyk, and Rémy Couvez.