Krez (instrument)
Udmurt string instrument
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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]
Other nameskrez', krezh
Hornbostel–Sachs classification314.122-5
(Diatonic lute-type stringed instrument played using bare hands and fingers)
(Diatonic lute-type stringed instrument played using bare hands and fingers)
A 23-string large krez at the Kuzebay Gerda's National Museum of Udmurt Republic | |
| String instrument | |
|---|---|
| Other names | krez', krezh |
| Classification | Chordophone |
| Hornbostel–Sachs classification | 314.122-5 (Diatonic lute-type stringed instrument played using bare hands and fingers) |
| Related instruments | |
| Kusle, gusli, kantele | |
