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Musical instrument that represents maritime history Lakshmi Kothaneth There is a musical instrument in Oman that symbolizes Oman's maritime history and that is the Tambūra. The tambourah (also spelled tanboura, tambura, fann at-tanbura, or nuban) is a prominent string instrument (chordophone) in Omani traditional music, particularly associated with the rituals of Sur. The instrument is the centre piece of the exhibition titled 'Rhythm of Life,' an exhibition of richness and diversity in Oman's music, held at Royal Opera House Muscat. The string instrument (cordophone) Is made of wood, goat skin, and animal matter. What strikes as the International influence are the peacock feathers. According to the National Museum of Oman, Tambūra is a stringed instrument believed to ...

#Ustad Nishat Khan to performed at ROHM Lakshmi kothaneth Music and art must be accessible to all, said Ustad Nishat Khan as he interacted with media and guests at the Royal Opera House Muscat on Tuesday, just the day before the concert. A special concert of two parts featured one of India’s greatest classical musicians, playing the sitar, a plucked, stringed instrument celebrated for its distinctive lingering sound. The second half of the concert was be led by the European Philharmonia, conducted by Walter Proost. The evening was mesmerizing yet the two sessions were completely distinct. When the concert ended the audience was left with wanting more. The musicians with their own musical instruments merged with the notes of Sitar. Nishat Khan is a master of the art of sitar, descended f...

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Musical instrument that represents maritime history

Ustad Nishat Khan performs in Muscat