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Buzuq

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The buzuq (Arabic: .mw-parser-output .script-arabic{font-family:"Scheherazade New",Lateef,LateefGR,"Noto Naskh Arabic","Microsoft Uighur","Noto Sans Arabic","Arabic Typesetting",Amiri,"Sakkal Majalla","Harmattan","SF Arabic","Arabic Transparent","Times New Roman",Arial,Parastoo,Calibri,"Segoe UI","Microsoft Sans Serif","Droid Arabic Naskh",serif,sans-serif;font-weight:normal}بزق‎; also transliterated bozuq, bouzouk, buzuk etc.) a long-necked fretted lute, likely originated in the Eastern Mediterranean, particularly in the Levant, where it is prominent in Lebanese, Syrian, and Palestinian music. Its roots may trace back to ancient stringed instruments, evolving into its modern form by the 19th century. The buzuq's metallic strings and thin neck allow for intricate melodies, making it a favored solo instrument in traditional settings. It gained popularity in urban music scenes, especially in Cairo's early 20th-century music halls, where it was adapted for larger ensembles. Today, it remains a key instrument in folk music, often played with a plectrum to produce its distinctive, resonant sound.