Daf

Daf

Name: Daf. 

Class: Membranophone. 

Category: drum. 

Origin: Iran 

Instrument maker:  

Date:  20th century. 

Description: The daf is a type of frame drum that is depicted in many Persian miniatures and has reliefs from centuries ago. Although it appears at first sight to be a relatively simple instrument, the daf has the potential of producing intricate rhythmic patterns and sounds. The daf is equipped with metal rings on the inside which add a jingle effect to the sound. The frame is covered with goat-skin. Also see def.  

Dimensions:

Museum or collection: Courtesy of Pooyesh. 

Photo credit: Courtesy of Pooyesh. 

Information Source: World Music Portal and Pooyesh.

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