Saz
Saz is a family of long-necked, plucked lutes native to Anatolia. In Turkish musical usage, saz is often a generic name for the instrument commonly known abroad as the baglama. The saz family includes several size variants, such as the cura (a smaller, higher instrument), the baglama itself, and the larger divan saz, all sharing a long fretted neck and a rounded hollow body.
Construction typically features a deep, bowl-shaped body made of wood (often mulberry or similar tones), a long
Playing and repertoire: The saz is used for melodic lines and accompaniment in Turkish folk music, frequently
Origins and cultural role: The saz traces its development to medieval Anatolian lutes and became a central
Name and language notes: In Turkish, saz can refer to a musical instrument in general, while baglama