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Definition: European double reed wind instrument dating from the 12th century or earlier. Probably imported from the middle east and is the predecessor of the oboe. Most European countries have a folk version of it. See Bombarde, Gralla etc.
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GYPSY JAZZ GUITARS

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Made famous by Django Reinhardt, the Gypsy Jazz guitar is making a big comeback. Often referred to as Macaferri guitars, there are two styles: the big mouth with the D shape soundhole is commonly used for rhythm, while the lead is played on the guitar with the small oval soundhole. The Gypsy Jazz guitar began in the 1930s when c...read more
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