This instrument was popularized in the West by performances of its “master” Djivan Gasparyan on films such as Gladiator. For 10 points each:
[10h] Name this double reed instrument made of apricot wood that is commonly played in pairs, sometimes accompanied by a dhol drum.
ANSWER: duduk
[10m] When performing in pairs, one duduk player typically provides the melody while the other circular breathes to provide a dum, which serves this musical function. The blowpipe and chanter are contrasted with reeds serving this function in a bagpipe.
ANSWER: drone
[10e] The duduk was popularized as a symbol of national identity for this country in the Caucuses, where it has developed a distinct organology that differentiates it from the similar duduki of neighboring Georgia and Azerbaijan.
ANSWER: Armenia [or Republic of Armenia or Hayastani Hanrapetut’yun]
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