Timpani
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 A timpanist at wirk | |
| Percussion instrument | |
|---|---|
| Ither names | Kettle drums, Timps, Pauken |
| Hornbostel–Sachs classification | 211.11-922 (Struck membranophone wi membrane lapped on bi a rim) |
| Developed | 12t century frae the Arabic naker |
| Playin range | |
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| Relatit instruments | |
Timpani, or kettledrums, are muisical instruments in the percussion faimily.
References[eedit | eedit soorce]
- ↑ Samuel Z. Solomon, "How to Write for Percussion", pg. 65-66. Published by the author, 2002. ISBN 0-9744721-0-7