Instruments

Stringed instruments

Bağlama: A long-necked, bass lute with a plectrum

Tanbûr: A long-necked, stringed instrument

Qanun: A stringed instrument that remained in use for most of the empire's history

Kudüm: The main rhythm instrument that separates strong and weak beats with the right and left hand

Bendir: A rhythm instrument

Daire: A rhythm instrument

Def: A rhythm instrument

Finger cymbals: A rhythm instrument

Zurna: A wind instrument that was used in the Ottoman military band

Ney: A wind instrument that was used in Ottoman music

Çeng: A type of harp that fell out of use in classical repertoire

Kemençe: A bow instrument that is a type of stave fiddle

Davul: A percussion instrument

Zils: A finger instrument used by rakkas, male street performers