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Tzouras

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Classification
  
String instrument

Developed
  
Greece

Tzouras

Hornbostel–Sachs classification
  
(Composite chordophone)

The Tzouras (Greek: τζουράς), is a Greek stringed musical instrument related to the Bouzouki. Its name comes from the Turkish Cura. It has 6 strings in 3 courses and is tuned D3 D4, A3 A3, D4 D4 or D4 D3, A3 A3, D4 D4. The strings are made of steel.

Notable players

  • Saro Tribastone
  • Mikal Cronin
  • References

    Tzouras Wikipedia