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Turkish ney

The Turkish ney is a musical instrument. It originates from Turkey. Learn how it makes its sound and explore related instruments.

From Wikipedia

The Turkish ney is an end-blown flute made of reed, an Ottoman variation on the ancient ney. Together with the Turkish tanbur lute and Turkish kemençe fiddle are considered the most typical instruments of Classical Turkish music. The ney also plays a primary role in the music of the Mevlevi Sufi rites (semâ).

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What does the Turkish ney sound like?

Where does the Turkish ney come from?

The Turkish ney originates from Turkey.

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