Ney

The British Museum 2026 Open access

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Authors: Banu Senay
DOI: 10.25420/britishmuseum.31363204
Cited by: 0

Abstract

Neys in various tunings. A sign above the neys reads: ‘If the apprentice fails to surpass the master, art fades; if he surpasses the master wrongly, the apprentice is lost.'

Fields of Study & Subjects

Musicology and Musical Analysis Architecture and Cultural Influences Cultural and Mythological Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
The British Museum
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN