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153 khishba

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Iraq
body: wood; L. 35.5cm
membrane: sheep skin, Dm. 9.5cm

The head of this drum is very small and is glued to the body. One end of the long, thin body is open. The drum is suspended by a cord from the player's shoulder at a diagonal to the body. Played with the fingers of both hands, the instrument emits a high, dry sound. Usually used today in drum ensembles.


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