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Ancient Persian musical instruments
Baglama or tanbur 1, sciehizdeh 2, kemancheh or rebab 3, setar 4, scienk 5, 7, psalter 6, nefir 8, carhana 9, sciak-nefir or horn 10, sorna 11, musicar 12, dembal 13, dohol drum 14, kus kettledrum 15, naqqara 16, thabli-baz 17, 18, tonbak 19, daf drum 20, sindi 21, rattle 22. Ancient Persian musical instruments. Strumenti di musica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Florence, 1847
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An intriguing and captivating hand-colored copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso, showcasing a diverse array of Ancient Persian musical instruments. This illustration is taken from Giulio Ferrario's renowned publication, "Il Costume Antico e Moderno," published in Florence, Italy, in 1847. The engraving presents a rich and vibrant collection of instruments, some of which include the Baglama or Tanbur (1), Scienk (5, 7), Psalter (6), Kemancheh or Rebab (3), Setar (4), and Sorna (11). These instruments were integral to the musical traditions of various ancient Persian civilizations, including those influenced by Zoroastrianism, as well as the Armenians and Kurds. The Baglama or Tanbur is a long-necked, fretted lute, while the Scienk (5, 7) is a type of flute. The Kemancheh or Rebab (3) is a bowed string instrument, and the Setar (4) is a plucked string instrument with a long neck and three strings. The Psalter (6) is a type of harp, and the Sorna (11) is a double-reed wind instrument. Additional instruments depicted in the engraving include the Sciehizdeh (2), a type of lute, the Carhana (9), a type of flute, the Sciak-Nefir or Horn (10), the Nefir (8), a type of castanet, the Daf drum (20), the Dhol drum (14), the Kus kettledrum (15), the Naqqara (16), the Thabli-Baz (17, 18), the Tonbak (19), the Sindi (21), and the Rattle (22). This stunning illustration provides a glimpse into the rich musical heritage of ancient Persian civilizations, offering a fascinating glimpse into their history, culture, and artistic traditions.
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