kemançe
The kemençe is a bowed string instrument with a pear-shaped body and a short neck. It is typically played by holding it upright on the lap or against the chest, with the strings plucked or bowed. The kemençe has a distinctive, often melancholic sound, and is played in a variety of folk music traditions across different regions, most notably in Turkey and Greece.
There are several regional variations of the kemençe, each with slight differences in construction and playing
The repertoire for the kemençe includes a wide range of melodies, from celebratory dance tunes to sorrowful