Skip to main content

Search from vocabulary

Content language

Concept information

Preferred term

211.23Double-conical drums   Link to MIMO collections

Definition

  • Drums with tubular bodies that have a larger diameter at the middle than at the ends. The drum bodies are rectilinear, with an angular profile. Tightly stretched membranes enclose one or both ends, and are directly struck by the player using the hands or intermediate devices such as sticks. India (mrdanga, pakhavaja). (en)

Broader concept

Notation

  • 211.23

URI

http://www.mimo-db.eu/HornbostelAndSachs/109

Download this concept: