Graïle

The graïle , (or Occitan graile) is a woodwind instrument of Languedoc, France, resembling a primitive oboe. It is played in Monts de Lacaune (in the department of Tarn) and surrounding areas.

Details

The instrument consists of three turned wooden parts reinforced at the joints with horn.

Playing

The graïle uses a double reed, the caramèla.

Double reed instruments
(also includes those with quadruple and sextuple reeds; does not include bagpipes)
European classical
(modern)
European classical
(historical)
African traditional
Asian traditional
European traditional
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American traditional