Tar (drum)
Single-headed frame drum / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other uses, see Tar (disambiguation).
The tar (Arabic: طار) is an ancient, single-headed frame drum. It is commonly played in the Middle East and North Africa. The tar's drumhead is struck with one hand.
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Classification | Frame drum |
Hornbostel–Sachs classification | 211.311 (Directly struck membranophone) |
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The drumhead was usually made from animal skin like goats, while the frame was made of wood.