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Shehnai
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For the films, see Shehnai (1947 film) and Shehnai (1964 film).
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Other names Shahnai, Shenai, Sahanai, Sanai, Shenoy, Shanai
Classification
Double reed
Wind
Aerophone
Related instruments
nadaswaram
sundari
suona
sopila
zurna
The shehnai is a musical instrument, common in Nepal, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. It is made out of wood, with a double reed at one end and a metal or wooden flared bell at the other end.[1][2][3] Its sound is thought to create and maintain a sense of auspiciousness and sanctity and, as a result, is widely used during marriages, processions and in temples although it is also played in concerts. The shehnai is similar to South India's nadaswaram.