Usage Note
Ney (also spelled nay) is an ancient end-blown flute central to Middle Eastern and Persian classical music; it is one of the world's oldest instruments. In French it appears in ethnomusicological and world-music contexts. The instrument is prominently featured in Sufi music and is associated with the poetry of Rumi.
Examples
"Le joueur de ney a enchanté le public."
Natural Translation
The ney player enchanted the audience.
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