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Timpani is the more common plural form of the Italian name for kettledrums. They are a type of drum consisting of a membrane stretched over a vessel-shaped bowl or body made primarily from metal. The bowl acts to resonate vibrations created by striking the head resulting in a definite pitch.

Etymology and Alternative Spellings

Fr: timbale(s); Ger: pauken; It: timpano(i); Sp: timbals, atabul

Construction

Timpani

History

Sticks, Mallets, Beaters

Technique

Grips

Stroke Style/Type

Manufacturers

Head Replacement

Basics I

Spring Tension Style

Dresden Style

Goodman Chain Style

Retailers

References

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 '''Timpani''' is the more common plural form of the Italian name for kettledrums. They are a type of drum consisting of a membrane stretched over a vessel-shaped bowl or body made primarily from metal. The bowl acts to resonate vibrations created by striking the head resulting in a definite pitch. <br/>
 == Etymology and Alternative Spellings ==
-Fr: ''timbale(s);'' Ger: ''pauken;'' It: ''timpano(i);'' Sp: ''timbals, atabul''<!-- Include alternative spellings, other languages, historical terms. For each name you add, create a new page with a redirect link. ie in the "Pauken" page input: #REDIRECT [[Timpani]] This will redirect a search for "Pauken" to the Timpani page. -->
+Fr: ''timbale(s);'' Ger: ''pauken;'' It: ''timpano(i);'' Sp: ''timbals, atabul'' <br/>
+<!-- Include alternative spellings, other languages, historical terms. For each name you add, create a new page with a redirect link. ie in the "Pauken" page input: #REDIRECT [[Timpani]] This will redirect a search for "Pauken" to the Timpani page. -->
 == Construction ==
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