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211.24Hourglass-shaped drums   Link to MIMO collections

Definition

  • Drums with tubular bodies that have a smaller diameter at the middle than at the ends. Tightly stretched membranes enclose one or both ends, and are directly struck by the player using the hands or intermediate devices such as sticks. Asia, Melanesia, E. Africa. (en)

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  • 211.24

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http://www.mimo-db.eu/HornbostelAndSachs/110

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