The tradition & historical record
1 min read · 2 sourcesThe 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. The drumhead was usually made from animal skin like goats, while the frame was made of wood. 1
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tar is single-headed frame drum, according to the structured record cited below. This entry was generated automatically from that record and has not yet been reviewed by a person familiar with the tradition. 2
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