Nowadays Kermanshahan tanbur (or Kurdish tanbur or tembûr or tanboor or tanbour) is played all over Iran, and that is what is called just "tanbur" in Iran nowadays.

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Tanbur (Tambur, Tanboor) is a long-necked lute, is now almost exclusively used for Turkish classical music either solo or in ensembles. This is a gracious and sensitive instrument generating a rich sound.

Jul 12, 2025 · The Tanbur isn’t just an ancient artifact; it’s a vibrant, adaptable instrument deeply woven into the cultures of many societies, a testament to its timeless appeal and deep historical importance.

The tanbur is an ancient instrument that has assumed various shapes and sounds over the centuries. The simple sonority of this instrument, alternating between dry and soft, has something immaterial, …

Apr 11, 2023 · The Tanbur has a rich history that can be traced back to ancient Persia, where it was known as the Tanbur. The instrument was widely played during the Sassanian era (224-651 AD) and …

Jan 27, 2025 · The Kurdish Tanbur stands as the ancestral foundation of all stringed instruments worldwide, with roots stretching back through millennia. This remarkable instrument features a …

Tanbur / Tanbour: The traditional instrument for zekr is the tanbur, an ancient, three stringed lute that was already present in the 3rd century at the court of the Sasanids in Iran.

The term tanbur (or tambur) is applied to a variety of distinct and related long-necked string instruments used in art and folk traditions in Iran, India, Iraqi Kurdistan, Afghanistan, Turkey, Tajikestan, …

The term Tanbur can refer to various long-necked string instruments originating in Mesopotamia, Southern or Central Asia. According to the New Grove Dictionary ...