The Cura nagara (small nagara) is a folk
drum used in the
traditional music
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of
Azerbaijan
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. Since it is smaller than the main
nagara, it is called "cura" nagara. The diameter of its body is 300–320 mm, and its height is 340–360 mm.
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Drums
Asian percussion instruments
Turkish musical instruments
Azerbaijani music
Azerbaijani musical instruments
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