Çeng

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Not to be confused with CEng (the post-nominal for Chartered Engineer or an alternate name for the Carleton Student Engineering Society).

The çeng is a Turkish harp. Descended from ancient Near Eastern instruments, it was a popular Ottoman instrument until the last quarter of the 17th century.

In the late 20th century, instrument makers and performers began to revive it, with newer designs incorporating advanced tuning mechanisms such as those found on the qanun. Tone bending is also possible, by pressing on the string behind the bridge.

In the United States, New England Conservatory of Music ethnomusicology professor Robert Labaree plays and records with the instrument.

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• Çeng recording
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