Bouzouki



[Gr.]


A 20th century long-necked Greek lute. It was derived from the Turkish saz. It is the leading instrument in some Greek popular music. It has a fretted neck and a pear shaped body containing two courses of strings. Tuned like the upper strings of a guitar.
 

Bouzouki

Bouzouki

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