Naker

For the Islamic angel, Nakir, see Munkar and Nakir.

A naker or nakir is a small drum, of Arabic origin, and the forebear of the European timpani (kettledrum).

The nakers were imported into Europe during the Crusades of the 13th century.

Nakers consist of metal or wood dome-shaped bodies with goatskin drumheads, with or without snares, and are played by striking them with the hands or with sticks. They are typically played in pairs, often in a sling or harness.

See also

• Naqareh
• Naqara
• Nagara (Drum)
• Kudum
• Dhol
• Evolution of Timpani in the 18th and 19th centuries

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This Medieval music-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.v · Categories: Early musical instruments Percussion instrument stubs Medieval music stubs Wikimedia Foundation. 2010. Игры ⚽ Поможем написать курсовую William Anstruther-Gray, Baron Kilmany PSE Mining and Oil Index Look at other dictionaries: Naker — Na ker, n. (Zo[ o]l.) Same as {Nacre}. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English Naker — Na ker, n. [OE. nakere, F. nakaire, LL. nacara, Per. naq[=a]ret.] A kind of kettledrum. [Obs.] Chaucer. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English naker — Nacre Na cre (n[=a] k[ e]r), n. [F., cf. Sp. n[ a]cara, n[ a]car, It. nacchera, naccaro, LL. nacara, nacrum; of Oriental origin, cf. Ar. nak[=i]r hollowed.] (Zo[ o]l.) A pearly substance which lines the interior of many shells, and is most… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English naker — ▪ musical instrument       small kettledrum that reached Europe from the Middle East in the 13th century, during the Crusades. Nakers were made of wood, metal, or clay and were sometimes equipped with snares. They were almost always played in… …   Universalium naker — noun /ˈneɪkə/ A kettledrum. the Norman trumpets from the battlements [...], mingled with the deep and hollow clang of the nakers, (a species of kettle drum,) retorted in notes of defiance the challenge of the enemy …   Wiktionary naker — [ neɪkə] noun historical a kettledrum. Origin ME: from OFr. nacaire, from Arab. naḳḳāra drum …   English new terms dictionary naker — na·ker …   English syllables naker — n. hist. a kettledrum. Etymology: ME f. OF nacre nacaire f. Arab. nakkara drum …   Useful english dictionary Timpani — Infobox Instrument name=Timpani names=Kettle drum, Timp classification= *Percussion instrument *Membranophone range= related= *Kus *Naqareh *NakerTimpani (also known colloquially as kettledrums or kettle drums) are musical instruments in the… …   Wikipedia Arabic music — Bayad plays the oud to The Lady. from the Riyad Bayad, Arabic tale Arabic music or Arab music (Arabic: الموسيقى العربية al mūsīqā al ‘Arabīyah) is the music of the Arab World, including several genres and styles of music ranging from Arabic… …   Wikipedia 18+ © Academic, 2000-2024 Contact us: Technical Support, Advertising Dictionaries export, created on PHP, Joomla, Drupal, WordPress, MODx. Mark and share Search through all dictionaries Translate… Search Internet Share the article and excerpts Direct link … Do a right-click on the link above and select “Copy Link”