String instrument | |
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Other names | krez', krezh |
Classification | Chordophone |
Hornbostel–Sachs classification | 314.122-5 (Diatonic lute-type stringed instrument played using bare hands and fingers) |
Related instruments | |
Kusle, gusli, kantele |
Krez ( Udmurt and Russian: крезь) is an Udmurt string instrument ( chordophone) similar to the Russian gusli. [1] The mythical origin of krez is detailed in the Udmurt national epic, Dokjavyl. [2] Krez was used to accompany some shamanic ritual dances, [3] and large krez (быдӟым крезь) was used for music during the holiday of Bulda. [4]
String instrument | |
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Other names | krez', krezh |
Classification | Chordophone |
Hornbostel–Sachs classification | 314.122-5 (Diatonic lute-type stringed instrument played using bare hands and fingers) |
Related instruments | |
Kusle, gusli, kantele |
Krez ( Udmurt and Russian: крезь) is an Udmurt string instrument ( chordophone) similar to the Russian gusli. [1] The mythical origin of krez is detailed in the Udmurt national epic, Dokjavyl. [2] Krez was used to accompany some shamanic ritual dances, [3] and large krez (быдӟым крезь) was used for music during the holiday of Bulda. [4]