Musical features

• Free‑reed instrument used in urban and folk styles for chordal support.

Rhythms & Forms

• Dance meters and slow ballads depending on genre.

Role / Ensemble

• Adds sustained harmonies and countermelodies.

Related genres

• Baladi
• Chadian Arabic Pop
• Egyptian Hip Hop
• Egyptian Modern Pop
• Khuzestani Arab Folk/Pop
• Madeeh (Egyptian)
• Belly Dance Music
• Shaabi (Egyptian Shaabi)