exotic instruments

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exotic
adjective
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/ɪɡˈzɒt.ɪk/us
/ɪɡˈzɑː.t̬ɪk/
unusual and exciting because of coming (or seeming to come) from far away, especially a ...
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instrument
noun[C]
uk
/ˈɪn.strə.mənt/us
/ˈɪn.strə.mənt/
an object, such as a piano, guitar, or drum, that is played to produce ...
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(Definition ofexoticandinstrumentfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Today, the accordion and guitar have replaced the more exotic instruments.
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His performances on record include various guitars, basses, keyboards, and percussion instruments, as well as more exotic instruments such as oud and didgeridoo.
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Throughout his life, he continued to indulge his passion for building violins as well as other exotic instruments.
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Unlike on later albums, where he would play more exotic instruments such as balalaika and didgeridoo, here he played the more standard harmonica and mandolin.
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In addition to being a guitarist and percussionist in several bands, he has played a variety of exotic instruments, including the theremin.
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His score focuses on calm melodies played on exotic instruments, many of which he built himself.
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More exotic instruments such as harpsichord, xylophone or sitar may also be heard.
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They were generally considered exotic instruments and there was no liquid market for trading these instruments between their issuance and expiration.
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He became bored with the guitar and sought exotic instruments to play, and he was increasingly absent from recording sessions.
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A typical composition usually incorporates ethnic drumming with synthetic basses, synthetic leads and/or pads, and sometimes exotic instruments.
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It is the stage for all kinds of sounds, including strange vocals and exotic instruments in styles from all over the world.
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Denny built a collection of strange and exotic instruments with the help of several airline friends.
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While still using several exotic instruments and maintaining the eastern influence in the recording, many songs also include samples, sequencers and loops alongside the traditional acoustic instruments.
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He is now known for singing, playing the piano, drums, bass, cello and other stringed instruments, as well as exotic instruments like the dilruba, sarangi or kalimba.
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Denny, who had traveled widely, had collected numerous exotic instruments from all over the world and liked to use them to spice up his jazz arrangements of popular songs.
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Yanni has employed musicians of various nationalities and has incorporated a variety of exotic instruments to create music that has been called an eclectic fusion of ethnic sounds.
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