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Hornbostel-Sachs (classification)

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211.251Single-skin conical drums   Link to MIMO collections

Definition

  • Drums with tubular bodies in which the diameter at the ends differs considerably. These drums have single tightly stretched membranes and the opposite ends are open. The membranes are directly struck by the player using the hands or intermediate devices such as sticks. (en)

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  • 211.251

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http://www.mimo-db.eu/HornbostelAndSachs/2183

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