Doff
A Doff is a large-sized frame drum, used to accompany Continue reading Doff
Category Archives: Instruments
Kawala
The kawala is a single reed Egyptian flute that is Continue reading Kawala
Maqruna
The roots of the maqruna in Egypt can be traced Continue reading Maqruna
Mizmar
The mizmar is traditionally known as a “horn” because of Continue reading Mizmar
Oud
The Oud is a pear-shaped stringed instrument commonly used in Continue reading Oud
Qanun
The Qanun is a string instrument, descending from the old Continue reading Qanun
Rababa
The Rababa, meaning ‘a bowed (instrument)’ is probably the oldest Continue reading Rababa
Sagat
Sagat are the tiny metallic finger cymbals and are also Continue reading Sagat
Tabla
Image and Text Layout The Tabla is a hand drum Continue reading Tabla
Tanbura
Tanbura The Tanbura is a five gut-stringed, lyre-like instrument, tensioned Continue reading Tanbura