Djoemieng
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A Djoemieng, or Mieng for short, is a class of musical intstrument found in Deysachin, describing any instrument played by the plucking or struming of a number of strings. The Djoemieng is one of the two "core" elements to a Djoedjoe, alongside the Djoegruban (precussion).
Subclasses
- Lugdmieng, instruments that play in a lower, "heavier" range, typically providing a secondary role within the Djoe.
- Sronmieng, instruments with a wider melodic range, often leading the Djoe.
- Lezmieng, instruments that play in a higher, "lighter range, typically providing a secondary role within the Djoe.