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zūrnā

musical instrument

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African variation influence

In African music: Reed pipes
…basically related to the Arab zūrnā, having a disk (or pirouette) below the reed that supports the player’s lips.
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dissemination

In wind instrument: Dissemination
The dissemination of the zūrnā, an oboe found throughout the Arab world, in Turkey, and in parts of Europe and Asia, is a useful illustration.
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