Armenian Aerophone (Oboe): "Duduk"
Collection: Spiritual Connections
Object Category: Music and Noisemakers
Object Type: Musical Instruments, Wind Instruments
Country: Armenia
Continent: Asia
Geographic Region: Western Asia/Middle East
width: 1.5 in;
height: 16 in;
depth: 1 in
The Armenian duduk is an ancient wind instrument. The duduk is made from the wood of an apricot tree. In fact its name in the Armenian language translates to apricot made wood instrument. The double reed mouthpiece vibrates as the wind passes over them.
Duduk musicians learn to hold air in their cheeks to keep playing at the same time that they inhale air into their lungs. The technique is called circular breathing.
Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duduk