The qanun traces one of its origins to a stringed Assyrian instrument from the Old Assyrian Empire, specifically from the nineteenth century BC in Mesopotamia. [1]

Qanun is an Arabic term [a] that refers to laws established by Muslim sovereigns, especially the body of administrative, economic and criminal law promulgated by Ottoman sultans.

Apr 19, 2023 · The kanun, also referred to as qanun, is a type of stringed musical instrument that holds an important place in traditional Middle Eastern and North African music. Its roots can be …

Jul 24, 2019 · In the modern classical Arab orchestras, usually consisting of the qanun, ‘ud (lute), kamanja (violin) and nay (flute), the qanun is the leading instrument – the orchestra’s takht …

Qanun or Kanun may refer to: Qanun (instrument), a large zither played in and around the Middle East Qanun (law), laws promulgated by Muslim sovereigns, in particular the Ottoman Sultans, …

The qanun has a long history in the Middle Eastern regions. The qanun had strings from animal intestines before the modern era, which were replaced with nylon, wound metal and PVF …

The Qanun is a descendent of the old Egyptian harp. It has played an integral part in Arabic music since the 10 th century. The word qanun means "law" in Arabic, and the word exists in English …

Although the term qānūn (kanun) appears in the thirteenth century, the trapezoidal plucked zither (psaltery) used today probably originated in Egypt or Syria during the 18th century. Today it is …

At Atelier Sadek Malaeb, we create Qanun instruments for musicians at all levels, from beginners to professionals. We also offer custom-made Qanuns to meet the unique needs of each client.

The Qanun (ka-noon), also stylized as qanon, ganoun, qalon, or kanonaki, is a stringed musical instrument widely used in the Middle East, Turkey, Cyprus, the Balkans, parts of Africa, …