How the dvoyanka makes its sound
In the Hornbostel–Sachs system, which classifies instruments by how they produce sound, the dvoyanka belongs to the flutes (edge-blown): an air jet is split on a sharp edge, setting the air column vibrating – flutes, recorders, whistles and panpipes.
More broadly it is one of the aerophones (wind instruments), where sound comes from vibrating air.
Press play above and watch the spectrum: the evenly spaced peaks are harmonics, and their relative strength is what gives the instrument its character.
From Wikipedia
The Bulgarian dvoyanka is a double flute made of a single piece of wood, with six sound holes on one side.
It is most frequently made of ash-wood, plum tree, pear tree, cornel or boxwood. The tune is played on the right pipe, while the left pipe provides a flat tone (or drone) as accompaniment. The playing structure on the right pipe is similar to that of the music played on the kaval. Line-dances and lively melodies are frequently played on it.
Other flutes
More instruments from Bulgaria
Frequently asked questions
What does a dvoyanka sound like?
As one of the flutes, its sound comes from the way an air jet is split on a sharp edge, setting the air column vibrating.
What type of instrument is the dvoyanka?
It is classified as flutes (edge-blown) (Hornbostel–Sachs 421.222.12).
Where does the dvoyanka come from?
The dvoyanka originates from Bulgaria.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q5317831 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Dvoyanka – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Image by Isay – CC0 1.0