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Traditional French musical instruments include a variety of wind, string, and percussion instruments, with notable examples like the bagpipe, accordion, hurdy-gurdy, and tambourin. Many of these instruments are also found in other regions of France and even beyond, contributing to the diverse tapestry of French folk music.
Here's a more detailed look at some traditional French instruments:
bagpipes
bagpipes
While often associated with Scotland and Ireland, the bagpipe is also a part of Breton folk music, with instruments like the biniou and bombard being used.
accordion
accordion
A popular and versatile instrument in French folk music, particularly in Alsace, Provence, and Auvergne.
HURDY-GURDY
HURDY-GURDY
(La Lyre) A stringed instrument played with a crank, commonly found in regions like Auvergne.
EPINETTE DES VOSGES
EPINETTE DES VOSGES
A type of small, plucked string instrument from the Vosges region of France. The Épinette des Vosges is classified as a plucked box zither.
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