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A premier wind pipe of north India, shehnai is a wooden tube narrownear the blowing end and gradually widening at the other end, fitted with a metal bell, also called pyala. It contains seven finger holes, blown through the double reed, which is a vital part of the instrument. Constantly provided with a drone by a similar-looking instrument, without any holes. The percussion accompanying instrument is Naqqara or Dukkad. Considered an auspicious instrument, it is played at social and religious ceremonies. A northern Indian concert instrument. BACK |
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