Askomandoura

Askomandoura pipes

The 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]

It is an Aerophone from the Greak Musical instrument.

See also

References

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

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