Graïle
Musical instrument
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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