(headline image; Diplica – Photo courtesy of Stjepan Veckovic)
The diplica or diplice is an ancient, simple wind instrument that was played in different forms in many parts of Croatia. Today it is preserved and used only in Baranja or Baranya, a region in eastern 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. Typically, the diplica is in E tonality (E, F#, G#, A, B, C#), although it can be made in C, D or F tonality as well.
The diplica is a precursor of many kinds of bagpipes. Even though it is a very small and simple instrument, it produces a rich and beautiful sound. Source: Stjepan Veckovic
Author: JGurski
