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bouzouki
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bouzouki

Long-necked lute used in Greek popular music. Developed from a Turkish instrument early in the 20th century, it has a pear-shaped body and a fretted fingerboard. The modern instrument usually has four courses of strings, which are plucked with a plectrum, typically in a vigorous and agile style.


bouzouki
a Greek long-necked stringed musical instrument related to the mandolin


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Gelber LE, Seltzer LH, Bouzoukis JK, Pollart SM, Chapman MO, Platts-Mills TAE.
Darkly mysterious, the music features Gerrard's wordless vocals, recalling Gregorian chants, underpinned by synths, dulcimer, bouzoukis and other unusual instruments.
Gelber LE, Seltzer LH, Bouzoukis JK, Pollart SM, Chapman MD, Plaits-Mills TA.
 
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