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Shehnai
Indian reed musical instrument / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the films, see Shehnai (1947 film) and Shehnai (1964 film).
The shehnai (Hindi: शहनाई, Bengali: সানাই), often translated into English as clarinet, is a musical instrument originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is made of wood, with a double reed at one end and a metal or wooden flared bell at the other end.[1][2][3] Its sound is thought to create and maintain a sense of auspiciousness and sanctity and as a result, is one of the nine instruments found in the royal court. The shehnai is similar to South India's nadaswaram.
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Other names | Sharnai, Saanai, Sahnai, Sanai, Serunai, Shahnai, Shanai, Shenai, Shenoy, Sahnai, Babol Basi |
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