Shehnai

GPTKB entity

Statements (29)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf instrumental
gptkbp:audio loud
penetrating
gptkbp:category folk
classical instrument
gptkbp:class Hornbostel–Sachs 422.112 (double reed aerophone)
gptkbp:etymology Persian origin
gptkbp:hasReedType double reed
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Shehnai
gptkbp:length 30 to 50 cm
gptkbp:material metal
wood
gptkbp:notablePlayer gptkb:Bismillah_Khan
gptkbp:numberOfHoles 6 to 9
gptkbp:origin Indian subcontinent
gptkbp:playsFor blowing air
gptkbp:region gptkb:Bangladesh
gptkb:Pakistan
gptkb:North_India
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:nadaswaram
oboe
gptkbp:type gptkb:saxophone
gptkbp:usedIn weddings
temple ceremonies
auspicious occasions
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nadhaswaram
gptkb:Veeragase
gptkb:Chhau
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6