Krez (instrument)

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Krez (instrument)

Krez (Udmurt and Russian: крезь) is an Udmurt string instrument (chordophone) similar to the Russian gusli.[1] The mythical origin of krez is detailed in the Udmurt national epic, Dokjavyl.[2] Krez was used to accompany some shamanic ritual dances,[3] and large krez (быдӟым крезь) was used for music during the holiday of Bulda.[4]

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A 23-string large krez at the Kuzebay Gerda's National Museum of Udmurt Republic
String instrument
Other nameskrez', krezh
Classification Chordophone
Hornbostel–Sachs classification314.122-5
(Diatonic lute-type stringed instrument played using bare hands and fingers)
Related instruments
Kusle, gusli, kantele
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