Simsimiyya
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A simsimiyya being played.
The simsimiyya (Arabic: سمسمية) is a traditional plucked lyre used in Egypt, Jordan and Yemen.
It is mostly used by Bedouins as a social instrument. In Egypt it is traditionally used to accompany a dance called bambutiyya, as well as among the musicians called suhbagiyya, in the cities of Port Said and Ismailiyya.
References
- Shiloah, Amnon. "The Simsimiyya: A Stringed Instrument of the Red Sea Area." Asian Music, vol. 4, no. 1, Near East-Turkestan Issue (1972), pp. 15-26.
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See also
Traditional Arabic musical instruments | ||
|---|---|---|
| Plucked lutes |  | |
| Zithers | ||
| Bowed lutes | ||
| Lyres | ||
| Flutes | ||
| Reed instruments | ||
| Drums | ||
| Other percussion | ||
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