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Hornbostel-Sachs (classification)

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211.221Single-skin barrel drums   Link to MIMO collections

Definition

  • Drums with barrel-shaped bodies, where the diameter is larger at the middle than at the ends. The 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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  • 211.221

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http://www.mimo-db.eu/HornbostelAndSachs/5538

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