Wooden tambourine. There are seven sets of zills in a single row around the timbrel. The tambourine is made of wood with a synthetic leather to serve as the drum that is held in place by small metal pins. There is a small hole used to place your thumb inside and hold up the timbrel as it is played. Attached to the tambourine are three yellow, red, and blue ribbons. They are held together by a safety pin.