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.

References

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

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[1] Büyük lûgat ve ansiklopedi. Meydan Yaninevi. 1985.

[Oğuz2008-2] M. Öcal Oğuz (2008). Turkey's Intangible Cultural Heritage. Ministry of Culture and Tourism. ISBN 978-975-17-3369-6.

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