Firqa (فرقة, plural: فرق; firaq) is a musical ensemble or orchestra in Middle Eastern music. While a similar ensemble called takht typically comprised between two and five musicians, the firqa generally numbers eight or more. Since the firqa incorporates a substantial amount of western instruments including the violin and piano accordion, i...
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[military] Firqa refers to local militia units in Oman. The British were known for utilising Firqa during their occupation there, converting former enemies into pro-British militia to aid them in their counter-insurgency. Firqa continued at least until recent times; as recently as 1990 the Omani government was issuing payments of 120-140 ri...
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