Percussion

Tambourine

The tambourine is a Middle Eastern percussion instrument consisting of a frame drum with metal jingles around the edge. It's central to folk and world music and is often used to provide rhythmic accompaniment in ensembles. The instrument produces a bright, jingling sound that's essential to folk and world musical traditions.

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The tambourine is a Middle Eastern percussion instrument consisting of a frame drum with metal jingles around the edge. It's central to folk and world music and is often used to provide rhythmic accompaniment in ensembles. The instrument produces a bright, jingling sound that's essential to folk and world musical traditions.

Cultural Context

The tambourine is central to folk and world music and represents the bright, rhythmic voice of percussion traditions.

Famous Players

Carmen Amaya
Paco de Lucía
Tommy Igoe
Percussion Ensembles

Fun Fact

The tambourine is often called the 'jingle drum' and is one of the most important instruments in folk music, often providing rhythmic accompaniment in ensembles.

Quick Facts

Origin

Middle East

Era

The tambourine is central to folk and world music and represents the bright, rhythmic voice of percussion traditions.

Difficulty

Beginner

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