Sopila

The sopile (or rozenice, as it is called in Istria) is an ancient traditional woodwind instrument of Croatia, similar to the oboe or shawm. It is used in the regions of Kvarner, Kastav, Vinodol, Island Krk, and Istria. Sopile are always played in pair so there are great and small or thin and fat sopila. Sopile are musical instrument of sound very interesting possibilities and very piercing special sound. Sopile are, by "mih" and "shurle," today very popular in folk tradition of Istria, Kvarner and Island Krk.

Rozenice are ancient traditional musical instruments which continue to be used today in the region of Istria. Rozenice are very similar to sopile from Island Krk. Rozenice are always played in pairs so there are great and small or thin and fat rozenica. Rozenice have a very piercing special sound, and have the possibility of producing a variety of sounds. Rozenice are, by "mih" and "shurle", today very popular in folk tradition of Istra.

The sopila is a wooden horn originating from Istria and some of the northern islands along the Adriatic Coast of Croatia. Like oboes, sopilas have double reeds, but are always played in pairs; one larger than the other. Both have six finger holes, being equally spaced on the smaller one, and set in groups of three on the larger one. Often used to accompany dancing, the voice of the sopila is that of the Istrian scale.

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