| # | Concept | Culture | Statement | Freq. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | double bass | Middle East | Not commonly used in traditional music | 1 |
| 2 | string bass | Middle East | Less commonly used, with traditional instruments like the erhu or oud being more prevalent | 1 |
| 3 | string bass | Middle East | Less commonly used, not as prominent in traditional music | 1 |