BAYAN

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- Bayan is a Russian folk musical instrument.- Bayan was created more than 2 000 years

ago.- In Russia bayan is called «Баян».

Bayan is a keyboard instrument.

Bayan consists of many details. Some of them are made of expensive kinds of wood. Process of bayan’s making is very hard and long.

Bayan can be used in ensembles, orchestras and as a solo instrument.

It used to be one of the most popular instruments in Russian villages and accompanied all kind of village festivals, dances and parties.

There are many folk songsand melodies composed for bayan.