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Hossein Tehrani

Iranian musician (1912-1974) · Iran · On the map · Musicians · Died at 62

Hossein Tehrāni was an Iranian musician and tonbak player. He is regarded as an innovator, expanding the modern tonbak into an instrument that can be played solo, in addition to its earlier role as an accompaniment instrument.

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Tehrāni added to the instrument's possibilities with added "beating methods" and played his instrument with different "sonorities".

Country
Iran
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1912 to 1974 · aged 62