Simsimiyya
(重定向自Semsemia)
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The simsimiyya (Arabic:سمسمية) is a traditional plucked lyre used in Egypt, Jordan and Yemen.
It is mostly used by Bedouins as a social instrument. In Egypt it is traditionally used to accompany a dance called bambutiyya, as well as among the musicians called suhbagiyya, in the cities of Port Said and Ismailiyya.