There are many instruments native to oriental Dance, that you will still find in the music of the Middle East (and beyond) today.
The Dumbek is probably one of the most well-known instruments, as it is often played solo for a dancer. It is a goblet shaped drum that is held under the arm and played with both hands.
The Kanoon is a string instrument that dates from at least the 900s and sits on the lap or on a table like a zither. Another ancient string instrument, the Oud, is similar to a lute and played by plucking. The Rebab and Saz (or Baglama) are also common string instruments in traditional Oriental Dance music.
In the woodwind section, you will find the Mizmar (or Surnay), which is similar to a clarinet (and is known as the "snake charmer" instrument to many), and the Ney (or Qassaba) that is so ancient it appears in Egyptian pyramid wall paintings.
All these instruments are still used in Belly Dancing music today and often teamed with more modern keyboards, guitars, accordians, and violins.
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