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Shami and Levantine Dialect
Arabic:
Mish Maw-joud (m)
English:
Is not there
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The Oud The Arabic musical instrument known as the oud (lute) is a half-pear shaped instrument with stripes of inlaid wood and 10 to 12 strings.
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posted on: Nov 19, 2014
The nay, the earliest flute was used by shepherds tending their flocks, and by court musicians alike—today the flute is part of every symphony orchestra, concert and marching band.