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===Music===
The music of Hlenderia contains a wide range of styles. Traditional Hlenderian music, still popular, is marked by a native tuning system known as ''arudubu'', a type of 12-tone tuning in which the frequency ratios of all intervals are based on the ratio 3:2. Contemporary Hlenderian popular music incorporates many foreign styles and is commonly performed in equal temperament. Native musical instruments include the ''zani'', a five-stringed instrument similar to a zither, which is played with open tuning. The zani's distinctive curved head lends its name to the local vegetable dish made from immature fern-fronds known as ''zani-heads''. Drums and pipes are also popular Hlenderian instruments, with a large kettle drum known as a ''balangu'' being a popular instrument to accompany voices at funerals.
Handbells, especially in conjunction with female voices, are a regular sight at Hlenderian religious ceremonies. These bells are usually cast from metal, but the smallest such bells may be made from fine ceramic or porcelain. At funerals, [[Wikipedia:professional mourner|professional mourners]] are hired by the family of the deceased to sing dirges and laments. This occupation, considered highly honorable in Hlenderian culture, is usually filled by retired women and important grandmothers in the community.
===Cuisine===
[[File:Zani-heads.jpeg|200px|thumb|left|Freshly picked zani-heads, a popular Hlenderian vegetable.]]
Hlenderia has a long culinary history based on local produce and agriculture. Each ethnic group of Hlenderia also has its own cuisine based on its traditional culture and what is locally available. In coastal regions, fish, lobster, and crab are vital parts of the local economy and gastronomic palate. Inland, hardy cattle, goat, and chicken are raised where possible, with these meats being supplemented by hunted bear, moose, elk, and muskox. In the far south, muskox are a vital part of the Mūni diet, along with cold water fish and, in the southeast, whale.
Fish and meat is supplemented with local produce. Potatoes, which grow well in Hlenderia's north and central regions, are a staple crop. In the more temperate western coastal regions, wheat harvests feed a vibrant Vrotri baking tradition. A type of broad, flat noodle known as ''arku-sudū'', popular in western Hlenderia, is often eaten with sauce. In the far northwest, the warmest part of the country, a cottage industry of bell pepper farmers supplies the nation with a type of paprika-flavored condiment known as ''rakwuti''. Foraged produce, including mushrooms and berries, are a seasonally available addition to the Hlenderian table. Particularly prized are ''zani-heads'', a young fern frond that must be boiled to eliminate dirt and natural toxins. Zani-heads are typically eaten with a sour vinegar sauce, or lemon when available.
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