
Zihgir is a thumb ring that protects the thumb from the pressure of the bowstring during archery and ensures the continuity of the shot. In Ottoman sources, it is referred to as zingir, zehgir, or şast; in Arabic as küştibân; and in Persian as engüştvâne. Materials used include bone, horn, metal, and occasionally mother-of-pearl. Structurally, it consists of three parts: the palate (kaş), the ear, and the threshold. The zihgir is an essential auxiliary component of Turkish archery when used with
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Sümeyye Akkanat Terzioğlu

The violin is the smallest instrument in the string instrument family. The violin is a type of instrument with a history dating back to the most distant years and various civilizations have used it for centuries. The main material of the violin is preferred as wood during the production phase. The basic components of the violin are; the body of the violin, the bow, and the violin shoulder rest. There are four strings on this instrument. These strings extend from the neck section of the violin to
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Baran Berber