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surnai

surnai

1 9.9
A loud wind instrument like an oboe played at South Asian ceremonies
  • noun
  • Indian
: surnai
  • The sound of the surnai echoed through the village at dawn.

Examples

  • The surnai is a popular instrument in Indian weddings.

  • During the festival, the surnai played beautifully.

  • The musician played the surnai beautifully during the festival procession.

  • A lively tune on the surnai welcomed guests to the traditional wedding.

  • At the wedding, the melodious sound of the surnai filled the air and set a joyful mood.

  • The traditional parade featured musicians playing the surnai to celebrate the festival.

  • During the celebration, the rhythmic tunes of the surnai brought everyone together to dance.

Surface Forms

surnai singular
surnais plural

Etymology

The word surnai comes from the Persian word surna and is related to the Turkish zurna, names for a 'loud horn' you play by blowing into a reed. So, a surnai is the bright, loud wind instrument often heard at weddings and celebrations.