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Manjur

Manjur may refer to:

  • Manjur (instrument), a musical instrument in the Arab states of the Persian Gulf
  • Manjur, India, a village in Tamil Nadu state
Manjur (instrument)

The manjur is a musical instrument used in the Arab states of the Persian Gulf but with East African origins. It is made of goat hooves attached to a cloth. It is performed by tying the instrument around the waist. The performer shakes his or her hip to create a rattle sound when the hooves collide with each other.

It is used in the fann at-Tanbura and zar performances.