Askomandoura

Askomandoura

Askomandoura

Greek backpipe


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


References

  1. Ioannis Tsouchlarakis The folk musical instruments in Crete, Athens 2004.



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