Çığırtma

Çığırtma or çağırtma[1] is a Turkish folk instrument of the wind type.[2]

The çığırtma is made from the wing bone of an eagle. It is known to be used mostly by shepherds and is an almost forgotten instrument today. It has a total of seven melody holes with six on the top and one underneath. It is about 15–30 centimeters (5.9–11.8 inches) long.

See also

References
  1. Büyük lûgat ve ansiklopedi. Meydan Yaninevi. 1985.
  2. M. Öcal Oğuz (2008). Turkey's Intangible Cultural Heritage. Ministry of Culture and Tourism. ISBN 978-975-17-3369-6.


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