Mantura

Types of Mantoura

The mantura or mandoura (Greek: μαντούρα, pronounced [maˈnduɾa]), is a Greek wind musical instrument of Cretan origin. It has 4 to 6 holes for the fingers and produces sound with the help of the tongue. Mantura is very widespread in Crete and the Greek islands.

See also

  • Askomandoura
  • Greek musical instruments
  • Greek folk music
  • Greek music

References

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Greek musical instruments
Ancient
String
Pandura
Lyre
Barbiton
Chelys
Kithara
Phorminx
Harp
Wind
Percussion
Medieval
Byzantine lyra
Organon
Modern
String
Bowed
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Wind
Percussion
Membranophones
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Koudounia
Stamna
Trigono
Zilia
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