Askomandoura
Askomandoura (Greek: ασκομαντούρα) is a type of bagpipe played as a traditional instrument on the Greek island of Crete, similar to the tsampouna.
Its use in Crete is attested in illustrations from the mid-15th Century.[1]
With respect to the way of the production sound, it is categorized as an aerophone musical instrument.
See also[]
- Mandoura
- Greek musical instruments
- Cretan music
- Cretan lyra
- Greek music
References[]
- ^ Ioannis Tsouchlarakis The folk musical instruments in Crete, Athens 2004.
External links[]
Categories:
- Bagpipes
- Cretan music
- Greek music
- Greek musical instruments
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