Diplica

Diplica

Name: Diplica 

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Origin: Croatia 

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Description: The diplica is an ancient, simple wind instrument, which was played in different forms in many parts of Croatia. Today it is preserved and used only in Baranja (part of Croatia). The diplica is mostly made from reed, but it can also be made from straw, goose feather, etc. The diplica consists of a pipe (chanter) with a few (usually five) holes for piping, and a single-blade reed also made of reed or elder. Usually, the diplica is in E tonality (E, F#, G#, A, B, C#), althought it can be made in C, D or F tonality as well. The diplica is a precursor of many different kinds of bagpipes. Even though it is a very small and simple instrument, it produces a rich and beautiful sound.

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Museum or collection: Courtesy of Stjepan Veckovic.

Photo credit: Courtesy of Stjepan Veckovic.

Information Source: Stjepan Veckovic.

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