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| Percussion instrument | |
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| Other names | Davul, tapan, tabl |
| Classification | Percussion instrument (membranophone) |
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| Rope tensioned | |
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Davul drum | |
The davul, dhol, tapan, atabal or tabl is a large double-headed drum that is played with mallets. It has many names depending on the country and region. These drums are commonly used in the music of the Middle East and the Balkans. These drums have both a deep bass sound and a thin treble sound due to their construction and playing style, where different heads and sticks are used to produce different sounds on the same drum.