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chang
chang
Chang (noun) means a traditional harp-like stringed instrument played in Central and Southwest Asia. Example: “The musician plucked a haunting melody on the chang.”
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A traditional harp-like stringed instrument played in Central and Southwest Asia.
"The musician plucked a haunting melody on the chang."
"The museum has a beautiful old chang with dozens of delicate strings."
"She learned to play the chang from her grandfather."
How to use chang
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional Persian and Central Asian harp.
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- changs
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Etymology
From Persian چنگ (chang).
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What does “chang” mean?
The word “chang” means a traditional harp-like stringed instrument played in Central and Southwest Asia. In plain terms, a traditional Persian and Central Asian harp.
How do you pronounce “chang”?
“Chang” is pronounced chang (/t͡ʃæŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “chang” in a sentence?
Here is “chang” used in a sentence: “The musician plucked a haunting melody on the chang.”
What part of speech is “chang”?
“Chang” is a noun.
Where does the word “chang” come from?
The word “chang” comes from Persian.
Is “chang” a common word?
“Chang” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between a chang and a Western harp?
A chang is a traditional harp-like stringed instrument played in Central and Southwest Asia. It shares the basic plucked-string, angled-frame design of a Western harp but reflects regional construction and musical traditions.
Where is the chang traditionally played?
The chang is traditionally played across Central and Southwest Asia as part of regional musical traditions.
Is the chang a string or percussion instrument?
The chang is a stringed instrument, played by plucking its strings much like a harp.
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