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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/> | |||
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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''<!-- 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 == | == Construction == | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
== Sticks, Mallets, Beaters == | == Sticks, Mallets, Beaters == | ||
Revision as of 10:19, 9 March 2012
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.
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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
See Also
References