This instrument came inscribed on a box of elephant ivory found in the old Assyrian capital Nimrud (ancient name: Caleh). [1] The instrument is a type of large zither with a thin trapezoidal soundboard that is famous for its unique melodramatic sound.

2023年4月19日 · The kanun, also referred to as qanun, is a type of stringed musical instrument that holds an important place in traditional Middle Eastern and North African music. Its roots can be traced back to an ancient Assyrian instrument with strings that existed in Mesopotamia.

Kanun. Das halbtrapezförmige Instrument ist aus Holz und mit 63 bis 84 Saiten bespannt, wobei je drei Saiten einem Ton zugeordnet sind. Im Gegensatz zur verwandten alpenländischen Zither ist dieses Instrument mit Darm- oder Nylon­saiten, neuerdings auch Saiten aus Fluorcarbon, bespannt, die je nach geographischer Region variieren können.Der Steg steht nicht auf einer Holzdecke, sondern auf ...

Qanuns are played with two tortoise-shell picks, one on each index finger. These shells are called “baga” and are attached to the fingers with the help of “yuksuk,” a special ring to attach the pick to the finger. The qanuns were forgotten instruments for a long time as they could not easily play all the notes needed in Turkish music.

2024年3月15日 · The kanun has wide technical and performance capabilities, thanks to which folk, classical and modern melodies of various genres and complexity can be played. Kanun is a solo and ensemble instrument. The tremolo, chords, arpeggios and glissando sound unique when performed by Kanun.

The qanun, a captivating stringed instrument, stands as a testament to the rich musical heritage of the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia. Its distinctive trapezoidal shape, its array of meticulously tuned strings, and its resonant sound have captivated audiences for centuries, weaving intricate melodies that resonate with cultural ...

2022年6月14日 · The Kanun is a plucked string instrument with a trapezoidal body. It has 79 strings arranged in sets of 4, 5 or 6, tuned in unison. The Kanun is placed horizontally on the laps of the player and Kanunists play it by using a plectrum worn on the middle finger of the right hand to pluck the strings.

The qanun, kanun, ganoun or kanoon is a Middle Eastern string instrument played either solo, or more often as part of an ensemble, in much of Iran, Arab East, a...

2019年7月24日 · In the modern classical Arab orchestras, usually consisting of the qanun, ‘ud (lute), kamanja (violin) and nay (flute), the qanun is the leading instrument – the orchestra’s takht (bed). It rivals and even outdoes the ‘ud – said to be by …

The qanun is a traditional Middle Eastern stringed instrument. It has a long history, possibly descended from the ancient Egyptian harp, and is related to the psaltery, dulcimer and zither. My...