Krez (instrument)

Krez (Udmurt and Russian: крезь) is an Udmurt string instrument (chordophone) similar to the Russian gusli. The mythical origin of krez is detailed in the Udmurt national epic, Dokjavyl. Krez was used to accompany some shamanic ritual dances, and large krez (быдӟым крезь) was used for music during the holiday of Bulda.