Dovul - Uzbek Traditional Musical Instrument

Instrument of Uzbek Music - Dovul

The Dovul is a member of the percussion group of musical instruments. 

Dovuls are usually played by striking with the hand, or with one or two sticks. 

String

• Dutor (long-necked fretted lute)
• Rubob (long-necked fretted lute)
• Tanbur (long-necked fretted lute)
• Tor (long-necked fretted lute)
• Ud (long-necked fretted lute)
• Gijjak (spike fiddle)
• Chang (struck zither)

Wind

• Karnay (long trumpet)
• Nay (side-blown flute)
• Qoshnay (clarinet like instrument made from reed)
• Surnay (loud oboe)

Percussion

• Doira (frame drum)
• Nogora (pot shape drum covered with leather on the top)
• Qoshiq (spoons)
• Zang (bracelets)