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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Tar

Percussion instrument
Classification	Frame drum
Hornbostel–Sachs classification	211.311 (Directly struck membranophone)

The drumhead was usually made from animal skin like goats, while the actual frame was made of wood

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Further reading

• Campbell, Kay Hardy (2007). "Saudi Folk Music: Alive and Well". Saudi Aramco World. Vol. 58, no. 2. pp. 2–13.

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