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Persian traditional music or Iranian traditional music, also known as Persian classical music or Iranian classical music, [1] [2] [3] refers to the classical music of Iran (historically known as Persia). It consists of characteristics developed through the country's classical, medieval, and contemporary eras.
Persian traditional music or Iranian traditional music, also known as Persian classical music or Iranian classical music, refers to the classical music of Ir...
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Feb 20, 2015 · Iranian traditional music, also known as Persian classical music, refers to the classical music of Iran. It consists of characteristics developed through the country's classical, medieval,...
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- The History of Persian Traditional Music
- Tar
- Tonbak
- Santoor
- Setar
Musical development in Iran dates back centuries. Though there’s not much known about the traditional music of the Achaemenid Empire, Alexander the Great is said to have witnessed many melodies and instruments upon his invasions. Compared to the earlier periods, the history of music in the Sasanian kingdom is well-documented. Barbad, a highly celeb...
Tar is an Iranian long-necked stringed instrument that is played in many cultures and countries including Iran, Azerbaijan, Armenia, and central Asia (like Tajikistan). An older name for tār is čāhārtār or Chaatar, meaning “four-stringed” in Persian. This plucked stringed instrument exists in two forms now, Caucasian Tar (that is named Tar-e-Ghafgh...
Tonbak is the most popular percussion instrument in Persian music today. This goblet drum is also known as Dombak, Tompak, and Zarb. The Tonbak is a large instrument made of wood with a goatskin head. Due to its size, this drum produces lower-pitched and softer tones. The two main strokes played on this drum are known as Bak, for a treble tone play...
The santoor is a trapezoid-shaped hammered dulcimer. There are 72 strings in a Santoor, arranged in groups of four, and each of four closely spaced strings is tuned to the same pitch. There are two small rosettes on the top panel of a Santur, which help to amplify the sound and several sound posts inside the box. Santoor is played in Egypt, India, ...
Setar, literally translated as three-stringed, can be traced to the ancient tanbur of pre-Islamic Persia and has actually got four strings! It is the preferred instrument of Sufi mystics, made from thin mulberry wood and its fingerboard has twenty-five or twenty-six adjustable gut frets.
"Jaana Ensemble" starring in the PERSIAN SOUNDS OF CANADA episode.1. Intro-00:012. Interview with Esfahani Nejad, maker of musical instruments - 00:523. Tune...
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Nov 12, 2023 · Traditional Iranian music, deeply rooted in the country’s ancient civilization, reflects the tapestry of Persian heritage and continues to captivate audiences worldwide. In this exploration, we delve into the rhythmic and melodic treasures of Iranian music, uncovering the essence that makes it a unique and enduring art form.
Persian traditional music or Iranian traditional music, also known as Persian classical music or Iranian classical music, refers to the classical music of Iran (also known as Persia). It consists of characteristics developed through the country's classical, medieval, and contemporary eras.
