The ''mazhar'' ( ar, مزهر; plural ''mazāhar'', مزاهر) is a large, heavy
tambourine used in
Arabic music. The mazhar's frame is generally made out of wood. Its single head is considerably thicker than that of the ''
riq
Daf ( fa, دف) also known as Dâyere and Riq is a Middle Eastern (mainly Iranian) frame drum musical instrument, used in popular and classical music in South and Central Asia. It is also used in Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Iran, Uzbe ...
'', its smaller cousin. Some drums have
brass zills that are about 10–13 centimetres (4–5 inches) in diameter; these may be played with a shaking technique.
The Egyptian percussionist
Hossam Ramzy is a notable performer of the mazhar.
See also
External links
''Mazhar'' pagefrom N. Scott Robinson site
''Mazhar'' pagefrom OnestopIsraelShop
Asian percussion instruments
Hand drums
Arabic musical instruments
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