The oud is a pear-shaped, fretless stringed instrument often called the “king of Arabic instruments.” Its warm, resonant tone and capacity for intricate improvisation (taqsim) make it the anchor of most Oriental ensembles.
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The oud is a pear-shaped, fretless stringed instrument often called the “king of Arabic instruments.” Its warm, resonant tone and capacity for intricate improvisation (taqsim) make it the anchor of most Oriental ensembles.
