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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
Basic Timpani
Machine Timpani
Pedal Timpani
Chain Timpani
History
Sticks, Mallets, Beaters
Performance Technique
Grips
Stroke Style/Type
Tuning
Muffling
Extended Technique
Manufacturers
Head Replacement
Basics I
Spring Tension Style
Dresden Style
Goodman Chain Style
Retailers
See Also
References