Kaval
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Kaval is an end-blown open flute, made of wood, with eight fingerholes producing a diatonic scale. The Kaval resembles the western recorder but, unlike it, its pipe has thickenings at the ends and its tone is very misty. It is a shepard's instrument, ox-drivers and ploughmen play songs, dance tunes and instrumental pieces are played on the kaval. It is a solo and ensemble instrument.