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211.22Barrel-shaped drums   Link to MIMO collections

Definition

  • Drums with barrel-shaped bodies, where the diameter is larger at the middle than at the ends. The outline of the body is curvilinear. Tightly stretched membranes enclose one or both ends, and are directly struck by the player using the hands or intermediate devices such as sticks. (en)

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  • 211.22

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http://www.mimo-db.eu/HornbostelAndSachs/108

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