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Hornbostel-Sachs (classification)

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... > Membranophones > Struck drums > Drums struck directly > Tubular drums > Double-conical drums > Single-skin double-conical drums > Individual single-skin double-conical drums

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211.231.1Individual single-skin double-conical drums   Link to MIMO collections

Definition

  • An individual drum with a tubular body that has a larger diameter at the middle than at the ends. The drum body is rectilinear, with an angular profile. It is enclosed at one end by a single tightly stretched membrane and the opposite end is open. The membrane is directly struck by the player using the hands or intermediate devices such as sticks. (en)

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  • 211.231.1

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http://www.mimo-db.eu/HornbostelAndSachs/5549

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