TĀS

The tās is a percussion instrument of Kurdistan's Dervishes played alongside the daf at the climax of the Samā. The tās is made of a metal bowl and covered with skin, stretched tight by belts on the sides of the bowl. The tās is placed on the ground and played by two wide leather straps.The daf is a type of frame drum that is illustrated in many Persian miniatures. It appears at first glance to be a relatively simple instrument. However, the daf can be played in such away to produce 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.