Shehnai

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf musical instrument
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:North_Indian_classical_music
gptkb:Bihar
gptkbp:cocktail rich
gptkbp:composedOf metal
gptkbp:cultural_significance auspicious occasions
gptkbp:current_use ceremonial music
gptkbp:family woodwind instrument
gptkbp:hasKeywords yes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Shehnai
gptkbp:illustratedBy gptkb:Ustad_Bismillah_Khan
gptkbp:influenced Persian_music
gptkbp:instrument Indian_music
gptkbp:is_a double-reed instrument
gptkbp:is_a_key_player_in temples
open-air concerts
orchestras
shehnai player
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of Indian_culture
gptkbp:is_a_tool_for gptkb:Indian_weddings
gptkbp:is_featured_in Bollywood music
religious ceremonies
national festivals
documentaries_about_India
gptkbp:is_known_for spiritual significance
its expressive sound
gptkbp:is_part_of Indian_heritage
Indian_folk_music
gptkbp:is_popular_among rural areas
festive gatherings
gptkbp:is_used_in cultural events
festivals
weddings
drums
film soundtracks
processions
classical performances
joyful celebrations
gptkbp:isUsedFor wood
gptkbp:length approximately 3 feet
gptkbp:notable_player Ustad Ali Akbar Khan
gptkbp:notablePlayer tabla
gptkbp:origin gptkb:India
gptkbp:playsFor musicians
gptkbp:range two and a half octaves
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Nadaswaram
gptkbp:requires breath control
gptkbp:soundtrack melodious
gptkbp:technique blowing
gptkbp:tuning Bharatnatyam scale