Riqq
Musical features
- Frame tambourine with jingles; alternates delicate textures and strong accents.
- Controls ensemble dynamics through jingle articulation.
Rhythms & Forms
- Maqsum, Malfuf, Samai Thaqil (10/8), Masmudi.
Role / Ensemble
- Primary time‑keeper in takht/orchestral pop; cues transitions and cadences.