Chang (instrument)

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Chang (instrument)
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A Sassanid era mosaic excavated at Bishapur
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Taq-e Bostan carving, Women playing Chang (instrument) while the king is standing in a boat holding his bow and arrows, from 6th century Sassanid Iran.

The chang (Persian: چنگ ‎, pronounced [tʃæŋ]) is an Iranian harp. It was very popular and used widely during the times of ancient Persia, especially during the Sassanid Dynasty where it was often played in the shahs' court.


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