A riq is a Middle-Eastern tambourine typically played in Middle-Eastern folk music whose origins date back to ancient Mesopotamia (Sala Musik, 2020). The riq remains significant in Mizrahi Jusic music, further preserving and promoting their heritage (Friedman, 2009).
- Sala Muzik. (2020). All about riq instrument. Sala Muzik. https://salamuzik.com/blogs/news/all-about-riq-instrument?srsltid=AfmBOoqU8s8lISDGDka9GMeOEuGnEqnMOM2WsL287_BjNXGolDM1nVBQ
- Friedman, D. (2009). Mr. tambourine man. Forward. https://forward.com/culture/110998/mr-tambourine-man