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Here are some of the most famous Greek instruments

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xmelissaa

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Greece has some super unique instruments that produce amazing music! Here are just a few...
-Bouzouki
-Lute
-Lyra
-Greek Bagpipes
-Greek Clarinet

What are your favorites?
 
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Clarinet and Bouzouki.

It's going to depend on where your family is from - e.g. you're from Ipiros then you're going to love the Clarinet more than anything else...
 
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ellinasgolfer0320 said:
Clarinet and Bouzouki.

It's going to depend on where your family is from - e.g. you're from Ipiros then you're going to love the Clarinet more than anything else...
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I love the Clarinet....it's one of the most melodic instruments. This is my favourite Clarinet solo that I listen to all the time when I want to chill out
 
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I love the Clarinet....it's one of the most melodic instruments. This is my favourite Clarinet solo that I listen to all the time when I want to chill out
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That's a nice sounding song. It's sounds very gypsy, and it sounds like it could be a moiroloi (μοιρολόι), so I'm wondering if it's a miroloi in his culture. If it is then it's a sad song played to remember the people who are no longer with us.
 
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ellinasgolfer0320 said:
That's a nice sounding song. It's sounds very gypsy, and it sounds like it could be a moiroloi (μοιρολόι), so I'm wondering if it's a miroloi in his culture. If it is then it's a sad song played to remember the people who are no longer with us.
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I've never heard of moiroloi...wow they're so beautiful and emotional. Thank you
 
Such beautiful music and a unique sound. The instruments are fascinating and really add a lot to the music. Thanks for sharing this!
 
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