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Nays

Scope note

Vertical rim-blown flutes of the Middle East, Iran, and Central Asia, originally made of reed, usually having from five to seven fingerholes and one thumbhole. Materials, length, and number of fingerholes vary from one region to another.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000212034

Broader Terms used

vertical flutes

Equivalent Terms used

nay

Created

13yrs ago

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