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Idiophones > Flexed diapragms

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16Flexed diapragms   Link to MIMO collections

Definition

  • The substance of the instrument itself, owing to its solidity and elasticity, vibrates and radiates sound. The vibrating material consists of a semi-rigid diaphragm. The diaphragm is flexed when a string passing through its centre is pulled, before returning to rest. England, modified watering can rose or string-and-yoghurt pot toy imitating a clucking cockerel. (en)

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  • 16

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http://www.mimo-db.eu/HornbostelAndSachs/6209

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