Nagara (drum)
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The nagara or naghara is a drum used in India. There are several types of naghara, which is considered to be the lead instrument in mandir ceremonies and weddings. These are typically two drums, one t
Ghosha Nagara (top) with zurna and Qoltuq nagara
Qoltuq nagara in Azerbaijan
Zurna
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The zurna is a double reed wind instrument played in Central Asia, West Asia, the Caucasus, Southeast Europe and parts of North Africa. It is also used in Sri Lanka. It is usually accompanied by a dav
Nagara (drum)
…Nagara Ghosha Nagara (top) with zurna and Qoltuq nagara Other names Naghara Classification Percussion instrument Playing range Rope tensioned The nagara or naghara is a drum used in India…
Musician playing the zurna.
Karna, one of the ancient Persian musical instruments, 6th century BC, Persepolis Museum.
Turkish folk musician playing zurna, 2016
A variety of zurna, from the Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments