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Tsuur

The tsuur is a musical instrument. It originates from Mongolia. Learn how it makes its sound and explore related instruments.

From Wikipedia

The tsuur (цуур, Mongolian), choor (Kyrgyz), chuur (шоор, Tuvan), sybyzgy (Kazakh), or kurai (Bashkir) is an end-blown flute of varying lengths that is common among Inner Asian pastoralists.

In western Mongolia it is mainly used by the Altai Uriankhai people, although other ethnic groups like the Kazakhs and the Tuvans are known to play them or have played them.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a tsuur sound like?

Where does the tsuur come from?

The tsuur originates from Mongolia.

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