Where did the music instrument called ney originate?

The ney is an ancient musical instrument that originated in the Middle East and has been played for centuries in many cultures. It is a woodwind instrument that is similar to a recorder or flute and is made from a reed or bamboo tube with holes along the side. The ney is typically played by blowing across a hole in the side of the tube, and the pitch of the sound is controlled by the placement of the fingers on the holes.

The ney is believed to have originated in ancient Persia (now Iran) and has been used in traditional Persian music for centuries. It is also widely used in other Middle Eastern countries, including Turkey, Egypt, and Syria, as well as in some parts of Central Asia and South Asia. The ney is an important part of many traditional folk and classical music genres in these regions, and it is often played in ensembles with other instruments such as the oud, the santoor, and the daf.

The ney has also been used in Western music, particularly in jazz and classical music. Some notable Western musicians who have played the ney include the American jazz musician Yusef Lateef and the French classical composer Olivier Messiaen.

The ney is a versatile instrument with a rich and expressive sound, and it continues to be played by musicians around the world in many different genres of music.