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Bouzouki

The bouzouki is a Greek string instrument with a long neck and pear-shaped body that produces bright, metallic tones. It's central to Greek folk music and has become popular in Irish traditional music as well.

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Overview

The bouzouki is a Greek string instrument with a long neck and pear-shaped body that produces bright, metallic tones. It's central to Greek folk music and has become popular in Irish traditional music as well.

Cultural Context

Central to Greek folk music, representing the soul of Greek musical tradition

Famous Players

Manolis Chiotis
Vassilis Tsitsanis
Dónal Lunny

Fun Fact

The bouzouki has a long neck and pear-shaped body, similar to the oud but with a different tuning.

Quick Facts

Origin

Greece

Era

Central to Greek folk music, representing the soul of Greek musical tradition

Difficulty

Intermediate

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