Arabic or North African ballads, where both vocals and instruments (oud, kalimba, various percussion) play an important role. Such melodies often have a special, slightly disturbing, but at the same time fascinating melody that conveys passion, longing, and tenderness. A special place in the arrangement is a deep bass and national Arabic drums. Male vocals with a bright oriental flavor: Vibrato is a natural tremor of the tone that creates a sense of depth and emotionality. The chest register is a powerful, rich sound, often used in lyrical and heroic themes. Use of microtone intervals – In the Arabic tradition, the quarter-tone system (3rd-tones, neutral seconds) plays an important role, which allows singers to subtly vary intonations and gives singing a special expressiveness. Extreme techniques – In some genres, such as rituals or oral art, forced breathing, subharmonics, or other techniques can be used to create harsh, "dirty" hues.