Krez (instrument) explained
| Krez |
| Background: | string |
| Names: | krez', krezh |
| Classification: | Chordophone |
| Hornbostel Sachs: | 314.122-5 |
| Hornbostel Sachs Desc: | Diatonic lute-type stringed instrument played using bare hands and fingers |
| Related: | Kusle, gusli, kantele |
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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Notes and References
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- Book: Lotte Tarkka. Anna-Leena Siikala. Studia Fennica: Folkloristica. 17 June 2012. 2003. Finnish Literature Society. 207.
- Book: Folklore. 17 June 2012. 2001. Editorial Reencuentro.. 114.
- Book: Mare Kõiva. Kai Vassiljeva. Eesti Keele Instituut (Eesti Teaduste Akadeemia) . Fr. R. Kreutzwaldi nimeline Kirjandusmuuseum. Folk belief today. 17 June 2012. 1995. Estonian Academy of Sciences, Institute of the Estonian Language & Estonian Museum of Literature. 978-9985-851-11-1. 29.
