Instrument · Strings
Qanun
قانون
Played with finger picks, with small levers that retune strings mid-performance to shift between maqamat. Cascading, harp-like runs are its signature.
Origin
Middle East; a plucked trapezoidal zither with dozens of strings.
Role in the dance
Provides shimmering ornamental waterfalls in orchestral pieces — often matched by travelling steps and arm work.