A Shehnai is a South Asian music instrument which is normally played at marriages and other ceremonies, rites and rituals. The word itself is of Muslim/Turkish origin, combining 'Sheh' (or 'Shah') 'Royal' and '-Nai' or 'Ney', a type of Flute. A version of the "Shehnai", the "Surnai", is also played in the Northern and North-western areas of India and Pakistan, in particular at traditional Polo matches.