Join us Wednesdays and Saturdays for Greek folk dance lessons in Central Square
Wed 7-9pm, Sat 12-2pmat the GAPC
Open to all levels. Drop-ins welcome
Music
Santouri
The santouri (gr: σαντούρι) is a Greek dulcimer. It is a hammered string instrument (in much the same way as a piano works internally). It is used mainly on the islands.
Lyra
The Lyra (gr: λύρα) is a bowed stringed instrument that is played upright as shown in the photo. There are many different forms of lyra with distinct ones from the island of Crete and the Pontos region. Many of the other islands of the Aegean Sea also have some form of a lyra.
Gaida
The Gaida (γάιδα, γκάιντα) is a musical instrument similar to a bagpipe that is made out of the skin of a goat.
Festival: Gaida
Gaida player at the Festival of Greek Music and Dance
Defi
The defi is a large drum with cymbals, much like a large tambourine. It was often the only instrument used in many dances of Asia Minor. The melody was sung by the dancers as they repeat or respond to a single verse sung by the lead singer/dancer.
