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Traditional Romanian bagpipes, known as cimpoi, with a goat skin bag and wooden pipes
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Cimpoiul: Romania's Bagpipes and the Music They Carry

An introduction to the cimpoi, Romania's traditional bagpipes, and their enduring role in folk music and village celebrations.
Close-up of a traditional hammered dulcimer with wooden hammers resting on the strings.
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Țambalul: Romania's Hammered Dulcimer and Its Role in Folk Music

Discover the țambal, a stringed percussion instrument that has shaped the sound of Romanian lăutărească music for centuries, and learn about its construction, playing style, and cultural significance.
Traditional horn violin with a curved horn attached to the body, resting on a wooden table.
Culture

Vioara cu Goarnă: The Horn Violin of Bihor

Discover the vioară cu goarnă, a traditional horn violin from Bihor County that gives Romanian folk music its distinctive, penetrating sound.
Traditional Romanian shepherd playing a wooden flute in a mountain meadow
Culture

Doina: The Soulful Song of Romania's Shepherds and Peasants

Romania's doina is a centuries-old lyrical song of longing, love, and nature, recognised by UNESCO as part of humanity's intangible heritage.