Karnay - National music instrument of Uzbekistan

Instrument of Uzbek Music, Karnay

The Karnay is a long trumpet with a mouthpiece. It is used in the music of Iran, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, where it is considered a national instrument.

String

• Dutor (long-necked fretted lute)
• Rubob (long-necked fretted lute)
• Tanbur (long-necked fretted lute)
• Tor (long-necked fretted lute)
• Ud (long-necked fretted lute)
• Gʻijjak (spike fiddle)
• Chang (struck zither)

Wind

• Nay (side-blown flute)
• Qoʻshnay (clarinet like instrument made from reed)
• Surnay (loud oboe)

Percussion

• Doira (frame drum)
• Dovul (drum)
• Nogʻora (pot shape drum covered with leather on the top)
• Qoshiq (spoons)
• Zang (bracelets)