Chang (instrument)

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Chang (instrument)

Classification string instrument Related instruments Çeng Konghou Harp Chang (instrument)

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

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