Rebab facts for kids
The rebab is a fascinating musical instrument from the Middle East. It is a very old instrument. Many people believe it is the ancestor of the rebec. The rebec was a popular instrument in the Middle Ages. The rebab is a string instrument. You can play it by either bowing or plucking its strings.
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The Rebab: An Ancient String Instrument
The rebab is a special kind of string instrument. It has a unique sound. This sound is often heard in traditional music from the Middle East. It is played by either drawing a bow across its strings or by plucking them. This makes it similar to instruments like the violin or cello.
Where Does the Rebab Come From?
This instrument comes from the Middle East. It has been played for many centuries. Its history is very long and interesting. The rebab is likely one of the oldest bowed instruments in the world. Over time, it spread to many different cultures.
How is the Rebab Made?
The rebab has a unique design. Its body is usually made from a single piece of wood. This wood piece has straight sides and a round back. The front part of the rebab, called the belly, is made of skin.
The strings are tuned using pegs. These pegs are similar to those found on a violin. They are pushed into holes on the side of the peg box. The peg box is a separate piece of wood. This design helps keep the instrument in tune.
Images for kids
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St.Cecilia's - Rebab 1970
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St.Cecilia's -1900 Tayaw
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K.P.H. Notoprojo, a famous Indonesian rebab player
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Iraqi jawza (جوزه) player Salih Shemayil at the first Cairo Congress of Arab Music (1932)
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Rebabs, Mevlâna mausoleum, Konya, Turkey
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Rebab from Yemen.
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Bedouin playing a rebab during World War II
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See also
In Spanish: Rebab para niños
