Washint

Washint

A washint is an Ethiopian end-blown flute with four finger holes. The instrument is made of wood or cane. It is similar to the "foodhir" and the Arabic/Turkish "ney". Its playing technique is highly melismatic, using a great deal of ornamentation.

The "washint" is used as a solo instrument, but may also be used in an ensemble of traditional instruments, as it was used in Orchestra Ethiopia beginning in 1963. One of the most prominent "washint" players is Melaku Gelaw, who performed with Orchestra Ethiopia and is now a successful recording artist.

ee also

* Ney
* Ney (Turkish)
* Kaval, a similar instrument in Azerbaijan, Turkey, Macedonia and Bulgaria
* Dilli Ney


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