Tar (drum)

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.

Classification Frame drum

Hornbostel–Sachs classification211.311
(Directly struck membranophone)

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Tar

Percussion instrument
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.