Appearance difference. Zamuni is an erhu-like instrument, a plucked instrument, which is usually the same as instrumental ensemble, solo, accompaniment and dance. Zhamunie, also known as Zhanian. Tibetans play stringed instruments. Because it has six strings, it is also called a six-stringed instrument. According to the Tibetan history book Red History, Zhamu was introduced from the mainland in the Tang Dynasty.