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That percussion instrument manufacturer, the Zildjian Company was founded almost 400 years ago during the Ottoman Empire.

Jul 7, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: That percussion instrument manufacturer, the Zildjian Company was founded almost 400 years ago during the Ottoman Empire.

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