CURA(CURE)
The cura (Turkish pronunciation: [dʒuˈɾa]) is the smallest member of the bağlama family
with the highest pitched sound. The member one size bigger than cura which gives a sound
that is one octave lower than cura is the tambura. And the one with the deepest sound is the
divan sazi whose sound is one octave lower compared to tambura. The smallest member of
the baglama family, it is found in nearly every region of the country under a variety of
names, including dede sazi, parmak cura, and üç telli cura. According to the instrument
with which it is to be played (and accordingly its exact dimensions and tuning), it is known
by names such as baglama curasi, tanbura curasi etc.
Two-stringed Kozağaç Cura, known as “Two-stringed” in Teke Region, varies in terms of
structural and instrumental features.