Arabic Qanun: Tuning, Sound, and Musical Role
The Arabic qanun is a trapezoidal plucked box zither[1] known for clear attack, ringing sustain, and...
Psaltery vs Qanun: Similarities and Differences
Psaltery and qanun are closely related because both place many strings over a flat resonating body,...
Qanun Mandals Explained: How Levers Change Pitch
Qanun mandals are the small metal levers that let a qanun change pitch while it is...
Qanun: The Middle Eastern Zither Explained
The qanun is a plucked box zither: a flat, usually trapezoidal instrument with many strings stretched...
Santur: Is It a Zither or a Dulcimer?
The santur is usually described as a hammered dulcimer, but organologically it also belongs within the...
Turkish Kanun: History, Sound, and Playing Tradition
The Turkish kanun is a low, trapezoidal instrument with many strings stretched across a flat body,...
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