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Persian traditional music
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Persian traditional music or Iranian traditional music, also known as Persian classical music or Iranian classical music, refers to the classical music of Iran. It consists of characteristics developed through the country's classical, medieval, and contemporary eras. It also influenced areas and regions that are considered part of Greater Iran.
Karna, an Iranian musical instrument from the 6th century BC, kept at the Persepolis Museum.
Karna, an Iranian musical instrument from the 6th century BC, kept at the Persepolis Museum.
Dancers and musicians depicted on a 5th-7th century Sasanian bowl.
Dancers and musicians depicted on a 5th-7th century Sasanian bowl.
7th-century Sasanian musicians plate, kept at the British Museum.
7th-century Sasanian musicians plate, kept at the British Museum.
Setar
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A setar is a stringed instrument, a type of lute used in Persian traditional music, played solo or accompanying voice. It is a member of the tanbur family of long-necked lutes with a range of more than two and a half octaves. Originally a three stringed instrument, a fourth string was added by Mushtaq Ali Shah by the mid 19th century. It is played with the index finger of the right hand.
Parts of an Iranian Setar
Setar bowl or body, string holder, strings, bridge and sound holes
Setar bowl or body, string holder, strings, bridge and sound holes
Woman with a Setar, Safavid Iran, Isfahan (ca. 1600–1610)
Woman with a Setar, Safavid Iran, Isfahan (ca. 1600–1610)
Woman with a Setar, Qajar Iran, Tehran
Woman with a Setar, Qajar Iran, Tehran