Zurna
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The Zurna (also called Surna) is a surnay woodwind instrument of Asia Minor used in traditional weddings along with a Davul. It is similar to the Arabic Mizmar. The Zurna was also often featured in the Saracens military music ensembles. Zurnas are also used in the folk music of surrounding nations, such as Armenia, Bulgaria and Georgia. It is known by names which vary location to location. The Zurna was most likely the immediate predecessor of the European Shawm.
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External links
- Zurna-FAQ This site is trying to answer the typical questions a beginner has about zurna, explains and illustrates key techniques a zurna player must master.
- KabaZurna This site is mostly in turkish but has pictures from the making, sound clips etc.. which may be useful to non Turkish speakers.zh:唢呐