"108INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC OF ISRAELThe lute which is similar to the Philippine bandurria and thelaud, traces its origins to the Middle Eastern Oud and Indian sitar.Goblet drum, darbuk, the tambourine and other instruments associated with MiddleEastern music are used as accompaniment.One of the dances where accompaniment is used is Hora, a dance that often hasstrong off beats and asymmetric meters.Jewi" . . . .