Dongbula is a stringed musical instrument of the Kazak ethnicity in ancient China. The old and young members of the family are all good at playing. In Turkic language, the name "dongbula" has special meanings. "Dong" describes the sound of the music, and "bula" means to fix the strings.

The body of dongbula is made of wood, and looks like an enlarged spoon. The making of the earliest dongbula is very simple. The artist cuts an entire piece of wood into the shape of a spoon, mounts a faceplate, and then draws two pieces of sheep intestines, and finally fits it onto nine tambours at the end of the handle. The Kazak people will not feel lonely any more while grazing outside. After coming back home, they can enjoy themselves with their families, singing and dancing to the music played by dongbula.

Dongbula can be used to play solo, ensemble and accompaniment. The way of performing is quite the same with that of other instruments. Through the various skills to perform the instrument, listeners may have a vivid feeling of the gurgling spring, clear twittering of the birds, joyful flock of sheep and the hoof beating of the spanking horses.