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Bayan (accordion)

A bayan is like a musical instrument that looks like a big box with buttons or keys on it. It makes sound when you press the buttons or keys and squeeze the box.

Think of it like a big musical sandwich. The outside of the sandwich is the box, which is like the bread of the sandwich. The buttons or keys on the box are like the fillings inside the sandwich.

When you press one of the buttons or keys, it lets air into the sandwich box, like taking a bite out of your sandwich. When you squeeze the box, it pushes the air out, just like chewing and swallowing your sandwich. This movement creates the music that we hear.

A bayan can make different sounds depending on which buttons or keys you press. Just like putting different toppings on your sandwich will make it taste different.

People play the bayan by holding it in front of them, sometimes with a strap around their neck or shoulders, and using both hands to press the buttons or keys and squeeze the box. It's a very fun instrument to play and listen to!
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