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Thedilli kaval (Azerbaijani:Tütək) is a traditionalfippleflute fromTurkey andAzerbaijan. It is typically made of plum, ebony, or apricot wood. It has seven holes on the front and a thumb hole on the back; the lowest hole on the front is seldom, if ever, covered while playing. Similar to apenny whistle, the register can be controlled by the force of breath. The word "dilli" isTurkish for "tongued" and alludes to the fact that this flute has a duct or "fipple" rather than beingrim-blown like a conventionalkaval.
The soprano dilli kaval in C and the alto version in A are handmade. Both types were patented by Burhan Tarlabaşı. All 12 chromatic tones from Low A to High G# can be played on them.
Custom-madeebony-reed kavals in C# and F#, also designed by Burhan Tarlabaşı, are very rare. Their sound is very crisp and similar totin whistles, but the wood adds a breathy softness.
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