Shehnai

Shehnai
Other namesSharnai, Saanai, Sahnai, Sanai, Serunai, Shahnai, Shanai, Shenai, Shehnaai, Shenoy,
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The shehnai is a type of oboe from the Indian subcontinent. It is made of wood, with a double reed at one end and a metal or wooden flared bell at the other end. It was one of the nine instruments found in the royal court. The shehnai is similar to South India's nadaswaram.