Instruments Flashcards
1
Q
Ūd
A
Arabic Lute
- fretless, short-necked
- 5 double coursed strings
- plucked with a “risha”
2
Q
Qānūn
A
- Trapezoidal Zither
- The instrument for theory
- means law
3
Q
Nay
A
Arabic reed flute
- 9 segments of reed
- 7 different nay models
4
Q
Kamānja/kamān
A
Arabic Violin
5
Q
Daff
A
Frame Drum
6
Q
Riqq
A
Tambourine
- 5 sets of 2 pairs of zils
7
Q
Tabla
A
Drum shaped like a goblet
8
Q
Buzuk
A
Long necked fretted instrument
- 3 strings
9
Q
Mizmar
A
Double reed
- loudest acoustic instrument ever made
- like an oboe
10
Q
Mijwiz
A
Double piped flute
- Arghoul
11
Q
Zukra/Mizwid
A
Bagpipes
12
Q
Accordion
A
13
Q
Org
A
Organ
14
Q
Electric Guitar
A
15
Q
Saxophone
A
16
Q
Takht
A
Small 5 piece ensemble
- úd, qānūn, kamānja, nay, riqq
17
Q
Firqha
A
Large ensemble
- includes takht instruments plus violins and more
18
Q
Jawqa
A
Chorus
