What is shehnai sound?
The shehnai is a reed instrument very similar to the western oboe. Its sound is quite powerful and has a distictive nasal quality. It is produced by blowing the reeds, which are bound together and held between the lips with a certain tension. The pitch can be altered by changing the pressure of lips an air.
Why was the instrument named shehnai?
As the ‘nai’, that is the Indian term used for a barber had played it for the first time, they called it ‘shehnai’. So, the first part is ‘sheh’ which stands for ‘shah’ and the second part ‘nai’ that is a barber. So, this instrument was named as shehnai.
Is shehnai a wind instrument?
Shehnai is a wind instrument made of wood and metal. Used in religious ceremonies, this instrument is found in various parts of North India. It is considered to be an auspicious instrument and is played in social ceremonies. Also a Northern Indian concert instrument.
Is shehnai a folk instrument?
The shehnai is usually accompanied by percussion (tabla or any of the folk drums of North India) but there is no tanpura, as the drone always provided by a second shehnai. The shehnai is essentially a folk instrument in North India and has very strong associations with weddings.
Who is the inventor of shehnai?
Ustad Bismillah Khan
Bismillah Khan
| Ustad Bismillah Khan | |
|---|---|
| Died | 21 August 2006 (aged 90) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Genres | Indian classical music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Shehnai |
What is the function of drum?
The primary role of the drum is to resonate with the vibration of the head. The larger the volume of the resonating body, the lower the characteristic frequency, and the easier it is to resonate in the lower frequency band, while the smaller the volume, the easier it is to resonate in the higher frequency band.
What was the nickname of Bismillah Khan?
Bismillah Khan
Ustad
Bismillah Khan/Nicknames
In which movie did Bismillah Khan play shehnai?
Meeting a Milestone: Ustad Bismillah Khan1989
The Music Room1958Realm of SoundLakshminarayana Global Music Festival: M.S. Subbulakshmi & Bismillah Khan1992
Bismillah Khan/Movies
Is Shehnai a folk instrument?