Listen to the tar
"Jack Tar", played by the U.S. Naval Academy Band
2:26
Tar player from Space (Antti Luode)
2:48
H.M.S. Pinafore (HMV, 1924) - 08. A British tar - Refrain, audacious tar
4:25
Ungersven tar uppå flickans tår - SMV - SVA BB 5356 19
4:43
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From Wikipedia
The tar (Arabic: طار) is an ancient, single-headed frame drum. It is commonly played in the Middle East and North Africa. The tar's drumhead is struck with one hand.
The drumhead was usually made from animal skin like goats, while the frame was made of wood.
Frequently asked questions
What does a tar sound like?
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Sources & credits
- "Jack Tar", played by the U.S. Naval Academy Band by USNA Band – Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
- Tar player from Space (Antti Luode) by Antti Luode – CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- H.M.S. Pinafore (HMV, 1924) - 08. A British tar - Refrain, audacious tar by His Master's Voice – Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
- Ungersven tar uppå flickans tår - SMV - SVA BB 5356 19 – CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Wikidata Q203861 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Tar (drum) – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Image – CC BY-SA 3.0