Ganurags

Modern keyed ganurags (upper instrument) on 1991 USSR Postage stamp showing Latvian traditional instruments

The ganurags (or ganu rags – "shepherd's horn) is a Latvian clarinet-like musical instrument with a cylindrical wooden body ending in an animal's horn.[1] In the modern era the instrument was made more sophisticated with classical additions like keywork.[2]

See also

References

  1. Jātniece, Amanda (July 16, 2001). "A primer on Latvian folk instruments". Latvians Online. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
  2. The Clarinet. Department of Music, Idaho State University. 1992. p. 66.
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