Duduk

Duduk (Turk.) [Pers. tutak], 1. Turk.: pipe, *whistle flute; 2. whistle flute of SW. Bosnia, made of maple or pear-wood, with cylindrical bore, a flare at the mouthpiece, and 6 equidistant fingerholes. The top fingerhole is not uncovered, as the instr. is held by forefinger and thumb: because of its wide mouthpiece it cannot be held by the performer's lips. The duduk is played chiefly by Mohammedans, who hum a deep drone while they accompany dances. It is 24-40 cm. (9½-16 in.) long (34); 3…