Traditional Accordion of Sardinia



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The accordion was introduced to the island of Sardinia from mainland Italy at the end of the 19th century. It is generally used to accompany traditional village dances, particularly the ballu tunfu, or “round dance”. The small, diatonic accordion is often called by its Italian name, organetto.

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Sardinia; Italy; Accordion; Folk Music

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