Made and played in pairs, one large and one small. 6 finger holes, equally spaced on small instrument and in groups of 3 on large instrument. Found in Istria and islands of the northern Adriatic. Frequently used to accompany dances. End-blown flute with eight finger holes.
Tone is created by blowing across the sharpened edge of the mouthpiece.
Produces a spirited recorder-like sound. Found throughout Islamic-influenced countries in eastern Europe. Brought to Bosnia by the Turks. A historical perspective might be interesting. The zurna is not popular in the other areas of Bulgaria because of the memories of countless Turkish troops flooding and devastating these lands over hundreds of years with the piercing sound of the zurna.