Tzouras
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| String instrument | |
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| Classification | String instrument |
| Hornbostel–Sachs classification |
(Composite chordophone) |
| Developed | Greece |
| Related instruments | |
| Bouzouki, Baglamas, Saz | |
The Tzouras (Greek: τζουράς), is a Greek stringed musical instrument related to the Bouzouki. Its name comes from the turkish Cura. It has 6 strings in 3 courses and is tuned D3 D4, A3 A3, D4 D4 or D4 D3, A3 A3, D4 D4. The strings are made of steel.[1][2]
Notable players
See also
- Greek musical instruments
- Greek music
- Pandura
- Cretan lyra
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