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212.242Sets of hourglass-shaped rattle drums   Link to MIMO collections

Definition

  • Sets of drums with tubular bodies that have a smaller diameter at the middle than at the ends. Tightly stretched membranes enclose each drum body at either end. The membranes are indirectly struck by pendant pellets, or similar objects, when the drum is shaken. (en)

Notation

  • 212.242

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http://www.mimo-db.eu/HornbostelAndSachs/5593

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