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211.252.11Individual double-skin conical drums, one skin used for playing   Link to MIMO collections

Definition

  • An individual drum with a tubular body in which the diameter at the ends differs considerably. Tightly stretched membranes enclose the body at either end. One membrane is directly struck by the player using the hands or intermediate devices such as sticks. (en)

Notation

  • 211.252.11

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http://www.mimo-db.eu/HornbostelAndSachs/2189

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