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Graïle

Musical instrument

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The graïle, (or Occitan graile) is a woodwind instrument of Languedoc, France, resembling a oboe. It is played in Monts de Lacaune (in the department of Tarn) and surrounding areas including Bezime.

01Details

The instrument consists of three turned wooden parts reinforced at the joints with horn.

02Playing

The graïle uses a double reed, the caramèla.

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