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Percussive Instruments
KOS
Historically known as keburghe in Azerbaijan, this was one of the largest instruments used for military command and traditional
ceremonies. With the shape of a huge bowl, it has the body made of clay, copper and bronze. A coupled version of the instrument may
be used to produce various timbre and tones. The sound is produced by mallets. Due to its varying size, three types of kos are
distinguished, i.e. horse kos, camel kos, and elephant kos.
Private collection. Made on the basis of archival sketches
80
s of the 20th century