Turkish musical instruments

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ottoman musicians playing the daf, Turkish tambur, ney, kabak kemane, and the nagara in Ottoman Aleppo, mid 18th century.

Turkish musical instruments are the traditional and modern instruments used in the musical traditions of the Turkish people. They play a central role in Turkish folk music, Ottoman classical music, and modern Turkish compositions. These instruments can be categorized into three main groups: stringed, wind, and percussion instruments.[1][2]

Two young women playing the Turkish tambur in Ottoman-era Turkey.

Wind instruments

Percussion instruments

References

Related Articles

Wikiwand AI