The Bendir (arabic: بندير; Plural Banadir, بنادير; Also Called Erbeni Or Arbani) Is A Frame Drum Used As A Traditional Instrument Throughout North Africa. Unlike The Tambourine, It Has No Jingles But Most Often Has A Snare (usually Made Of Gut) Stretched Across Its Head, Which When The Drum Is Struck With The Fingers Or Palm Gives The Tone A Buzzing Quality. The Bendir Is A Frame Drum With A Wooden Frame And A Membrane.
