Persepolis-Zarb+instrument+(106)

Block 2


 * The zarb instrument is a Persian goblet shaped drum, which is made from mulberry or walnut wood or clay, and its surface is covered with goat skin, which is glued in place.**


 * The zarb was also known as the tombak or the zarban was once used in ancient Iranian martial arts, it is the most common instrument used in Iranian classical music.**


 * The name tombak comes from the two different strokes, ‘tom’ the low sound that is made by hitting the drum in the center, and ‘bak’ the high sound made from hitting the drum on the side of the membrane.**


 * Its relation to the book is on page 106 in chapter 13 the wine Marji’s dad plays the zarb when the power goes out.**
 * http://www.kereshmeh.com/tombak.html**


 * http://www.algorhythm.co.za/zarb.htm**


 * http://www.zarbang.com/pages/instruments.html**