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Write short descriptions of five other rare musical instruments that are used by folk cultures.

Some other rare musical instruments used by folk cultures can be enumerated as-

Ligawka is one of the oldest Polish instruments. It is a wind instrument which is more than two cubits long and used to be employed by herdsmen to call their cattle.


Hurdy Gurdy produces a haunting sound and was usually used by the vagabond sisters performing for handouts.


Suka, seldom seen in Polish folk recordings, is an unusual stringed instrument whose strings cannot be altered by the usual technique of pressing the strings with one’s fingers.


Vessel Flute, resembling a whistle, is crafted in the shape of an ocarina. It is filled with water before playing.


Cart Rattle is a unique instrument that had to be rolled like a rattle for playing the music. A cog attached to certain planks catches the music as the instrument is rolled and enables it to rattle. Thus, music is produced.


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