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Darbuka

Darbuka

Instruments similar to the darbuka, of various shapes and sizes, were used by civilisations in Anatolia, Mesopotamia and Central Asia in ancient times. In later periods, these changed and developed, but continued to be used in the same areas.
Davul (drum)

Davul (drum)

The davul (or screw davul) is one of the very oldest instruments, having been used down the ages by the various civilisations of Anatolia, and later by communities in Central Asia.
Daire/Tef (tambourine)

Daire/Tef (tambourine)

The Daire/Tef (tambourine) percussion instrument was used in various ways by the ancient civilisations in Anatolia, Mesopotamia and Egypts, and by those that followed, as well as by the Ottomans for both religious and secular purposes.
Kasik (spoon)

Kasik (spoon)

Kasik (spoon) is a Turkish percussion instrument. The ones made from boxwood are particularly favoured.
Kudum (small double drum)

Kudum (small double drum)

Kudum (small double drum) consists of a pair of small, hemispherical drums. When used for religious purposes they were known as "kudum", and as "nakkare" when used in a secular context or in mehter music.
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