A bendir is a type of frame drum used in Morocco and other parts of North Africa.
The bendir is a traditional African and Middle Eastern instrument shaped rather like a tambourine, but without the rattles at the side. It dates back to before the Christian Era, so we don't know the inventor.
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In the Arab culture, the zaffa, or wedding march, is a musical procession of bendir drums, bagpipes, horns, belly dancers and men carrying flaming swords. This announces that the marriage is about to begin. You cannot miss a ZAFFA. They are so noisy; you can hear them from a distance! They play rhythmic popular music, with horns blasting and full of people noisily clapping and singing. Customarily, there is also the women's distinctive 'shriek' of traditional joy - the halhula (hallelujah?) When the procession reaches its destination, there is usually a party, more loud noises and then dinner.
Tunisia is a North African Arabic speaking country (predominantly) that is well known for malouf, an imported music from Andalusia after the 15th century Spaniard conquest. Their musical instruments are categorize in 3 types: bendir that is similar to drums, mandole similar to a guitar, and the mizwad an instrument that is similar to flute.
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