Zurna
OriginTurkey
Year1000
FamilyWind
About the Zurna
A loud double reed instrument from Turkey. Used in outdoor celebrations and weddings. The ancestor of the oboe. Requires circular breathing for continuous play. Often paired with the davul drum. Found across the Middle East and Balkans. The piercing sound carries for miles.
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