Tambourim
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Tamborim
Description
A tamborim is a small, round Brazilian frame drum of Portuguese and African origin.[1]
Etymology and Alternative Spellings
Construction
The frame is 6" in width and may be made of metal, plastic, or wood. The head is typically made of nylon and is normally very tightly tuned in order to ensure a high, sharp timbre and a minimum of sustain. The drum is devoid of snares or jingles.
History
Sticks, Mallets, Beaters
The Tamborim can be played with a small wooden drum stick but can also be played with a mallet with several small nylon rods bound together.