Graïle
The graïle, (or Occitan graile) is a woodwind instrument of Languedoc, France, resembling a primitive oboe. It is played in Monts de Lacaune (in the department of Tarn) and surrounding areas including Bezime.
![](../I/Hautbois_languedocien.JPG.webp)
A graïle
Details
The instrument consists of three turned wooden parts reinforced at the joints with horn.
Playing
The graïle uses a double reed, the caramèla.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.