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What are Tajik national musical instruments?

There are many kinds of Tajik musical instruments, including: Eagle Flute, Leibufu, Balangzi Kumu, Reed Flute, Tambourine, Chatar, Kumuzi, Violin and Ajek. The Eagle Flute is regarded as a symbol of Tajik music and is called "Ina" in Tajik. The following are the main musical instruments:

Eagle flute: art, also known as "bone flute" and "Naoer", is a unique traditional playing instrument for Tajiks living in Pamirs. It is made by grinding the bones on Shan Ying's wings. Fine production, about 20 cm long, flute hole diameter 1.5 cm. There are three sound holes in the lower part of the flute body. It is hollow, has no springs and whistles, plays vertically, and has a delicate and high timbre.

Lai Bufu: A kind of lyre. The piano body is made of apricot wood and covered with horse skin or donkey skin. Strings are made of sheep intestines and yards are made of wood. The soft and beautiful timbre of the piano is a national musical instrument commonly used by Tajiks.

Balanzikum: A musical instrument very similar to Lai Bufu, slightly larger than Lai Bufu, with a crescent-shaped head and nine strings. The piano is deep and vigorous, and funerals are usually accompanied by religious eulogy.

Reed flute: called "Surnayi" in Tajik, it is generally made of sandalwood or other precious wood. About 30 cm long, hollow, with 7 flute holes. Beautiful timbre and loud volume.

Tambourine: Tajik is called "Dabu". Its shape, making method and material are the same as those of Uygur tambourine, but its grip and playing method are more national. Generally, two women play at the same time, one grasps the main rhythm and the other cooperates through different rhythms.

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