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A rik or req is just like our tambourine. Usually nicely inlaid with mother of pearl. The Riq is a fish skin tamborine with 5 pairs of heavy brass cymbals. It is the main percussion instrument in Arabic Classical music, and uses a wide variety of sounds and techniques to create intricate rhythmic patterns. The riq has 2 styles of playing: the delicate classical technique and the louder folk / pop technique.
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mazhar – large tambourine with cymbals
