Tanbur
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Ancient three-stringed long-necked lute dating back to five hundred B.C. This lute acquired
a special status in the 15th century, and has never been played
for secular purposes since then. More Info >> |
Saz
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Saz, Chogur, Baglama also known as Tanbur.
"Instrument Of Lovers".More Info >> |
Setar
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Small four-stringed persian lute. The player normally plucks the
strings with the nail of the index finger. The ancestry of the setar can be traced to the ancient tanbour of pre-Islamic Persia.More Info >> |
Tar
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(Persian plucked lute) emerged in its present
form in the mid-eighteenth century. It became the chosen instrument
of the great Persian classical masters. More Info >> |
Barbat
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Persian eighth century lute, its fretless short-neck
produces microtones. It has a deep earthy sound. (Claimed to be
the ancestor of the Arab Oud.)More Info >> |
Daf
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(Large frame drum) associated with Kurdish Sufi
Rituals, is used to create merriment and to stir the emotions. The
thundering tones of the Daf are unsurpassed by any other king of
drum. More Info >> |
Dombak
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(Persian goblet drum) also known asTombak or Zarb. The elaborate finger technique consists of various rolling and snapping styles, which allow for a great variety of sounds. More Info >> |
Doumbek
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Doumbek, also known as Tabla or Darbuka. More Info >> |
Dohol
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Dhol, Davul or Tapan(Double-headed folk barrel drum) used most often
in celebrations. Its powerful and joyful sound compels listeners
to dance. More Info >> |
Kamancheh
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(Persian Fiddle) is ancestor to most modern bowed
instruments, whose subtle sounds imbue the music with a sense of
nostalgia. More Info >> |
Qichak
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(Persian Folk Fiddle) also known as Sorood, mostly
played in south of Iran. More Info >> |
Ney
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(Reed Flute) The Persian style of the ney is
seven-jointed, and has five finger holes in the top and one in the
bottom. Its mystical sounds have healing powers. More Info >> |
Sorna
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Sorna is defined etymologically as Sur-ney (festival flute). A type of oboe usually accompanied by the dohol which are used for folk dancing, weddings, competitions, and festivals. More Info >> |
Balaban
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Persians call it Narmeh-Ney, Azeris call it Balaban, Duduk in Armenian and Mey by the Turks. More Info >> |
Santoor
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Santoor/Santour/Santur also known as (Dulcimer).
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Guitar
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The classical guitar is a descendant of the lute. It evolved into its modern appearence in Spain in the early 1800's. Guitar-like instruments have existed since ancient times.
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