Simsimiyya
The simsimiyya (Arabic: سمسمية, plural simsimiyyāt, Arabic: سِمْسِمِيَّات) is a traditional plucked lyre used in Egypt, Jordan and Yemen.
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A simsimiyya being played.
It is mostly used by Bedouins as a social instrument. In Egypt it is traditionally used to accompany a dance called bambutiyya, as well as among the musicians called suhbagiyya, in the cities of Port Said and Ismailia.
References
- Shiloah, Amnon. "The Simsimiyya: A Stringed Instrument of the Red Sea Area." Asian Music, vol. 4, no. 1, Near East-Turkestan Issue (1972), pp. 15-26.
External links
Video
- ''Simsimiyya solo - Aqaba folk troupe
- Simsimiyya video
- "Simsimiyya" video
See also
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