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Music - Percussion Instruments

Here you will learn some English words related to percussion instruments such as "drum", "tambourine", and "gong".

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steel drum

a percussion instrument originally from Trinidad and Tobago that consists of a concave metal oil container which is beaten in differnet places to produce various notes

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drum
drum
[noun]

a musical instrument consisting of a hollow, round frame with plastic or skin stretched tightly across one or both ends, played by hitting it with sticks or hands

Ex: The drum solo in the song is very challenging to play .
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glockenspiel

a percussion instrument made of a row of metal bars of various sizes mounted on a frame and hit by a pair of small hammers

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marimba
marimba
[noun]

a percussion instrument with a set of wooden bars in different lengths mounted on a frame, played with a yarn or mallets

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snare drum

a small drum with two heads and snares stretched across the bottom head, producing a sharp, rattling sound when struck

Ex: During the drum solo , the percussionist showcased their skillful technique on the snare drum, eliciting cheers from the audience .
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bell
bell
[noun]

a metal cup-shaped object with a separate piece of metal hanging inside that makes a ringing noise when it moves

Ex: She adjusted the tiny bell on her cat ’s collar to make sure she could hear when the cat was nearby .
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gong
gong
[noun]

a large, flat metal percussion instrument, typically circular in shape, suspended vertically and struck with a mallet to produce a resonant, reverberating sound

Ex: As the gong's vibrations faded into silence , a profound sense of tranquility settled over the meditation hall .
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cymbal
cymbal
[noun]

a percussion instrument in the form of a round metal plate that is played either by hitting a pair together or hitting one with a drumstick

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bass drum
bass drum
[noun]

a large percussion instrument played by striking a drumhead stretched over a hollow shell, producing deep, low-pitched tones

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bongo drum

a pair of small, tuned drums, typically of different sizes, joined together and played with the hands

Ex: The bongo drum's vibrant tones resonated through the air , infusing the music with an irresistible rhythm .
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tabor
tabor
[noun]

a small drum used in the past with a calfskin membrane, typically played by one hand

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tambourine

a percussion instrument with a round wooden frame, metal discs around its edge and a plastic or skin membrane, played with one hand

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timpani
timpani
[noun]

a set of kettledrums played in an orchestra

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triangle
triangle
[noun]

a percussion instrument made from a metal rod bent into an open triangular shape

Ex: A small triangle rested on the musician 's stand .
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steelpan
steelpan
[noun]

a melodic and percussive instrument invented in Trinidad and Tobago, made from oil barrels and commonly used in Caribbean and calypso music

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Hang drum
Hang drum
[noun]

a modern, handcrafted percussion instrument known for its unique UFO-shaped design, with melodic and rhythmic properties

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tabla
tabla
[noun]

a pair of small, hand-played drums from India and Pakistan that are used in classical, devotional, and popular music styles

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tubular bells

a percussion instrument consisted of a row of suspended metal tubes that produce a sound similar to that of a bell when hit by a bar

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clapper
clapper
[noun]

a simple percussion instrument made of two solid pieces struck together to produce a sharp, rhythmic sound

Ex: Ancient clappers were often carved from ivory or hardwood.
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rattle
rattle
[noun]

a percussion instrument that produces sound when shaken, typically consisting of a container filled with small objects or beads

Ex: The ancient Egyptians used rattles made from clay or gourds during religious ceremonies .
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chenda
chenda
[noun]

a cylindrical percussion instrument from India, typically used in the state of Kerala's traditional temple music

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dholak
dholak
[noun]

a double-headed hand drum widely used in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, typically played with both hands and used in various genres of music

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ghatam
ghatam
[noun]

a traditional clay pot percussion instrument from South India, known for its unique shape, resonant sound, and intricate playing techniques

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castanets
castanets
[noun]

(plural) percussion instruments consisting of a pair of small shells made of wood, ivory or plastic that are fastened to the thumb and clicked together using the fingers

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Jew's harp

a small musical instrument consisting of a flexible metal or bamboo tongue attached to a frame, which is placed in the performer's mouth and plucked to produce a twanging sound

Ex: The Jew's harp's simple design belies its ability to produce a surprising range of sounds.
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pakhavaj
pakhavaj
[noun]

a double-headed barrel-shaped drum from northern India used in traditional classical music and devotional music, particularly in the genres of dhrupad and kirtan

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mrindangam

a traditional double-headed drum from South India, known for its rhythmic versatility, intricate playing techniques

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daf
daf
[noun]

a Middle Eastern frame drum with a circular frame and a thin, stretched membrane, known for its rhythmic sound, used in Middle Eastern and Persian music

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wobbleboard

a musical instrument of Australian origin consisting of a fiberboard, which the performer holds in both hands and flexes to make low sounds

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xylophone
xylophone
[noun]

a percussion instrument consisting of a row of wooden bars in different lengths set on a frame, played by a wooden or plastic mallet

Ex: They practiced a duet with the piano and xylophone.
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conga drum

a single-barreled drum that is tall and narrow and is beaten by hands, from Cuban origin

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crotales
crotales
[noun]

a percussion instrument consisting of small brass or bronze disks, or cymbals, hit with hard mallets each producing a different note

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carillon
carillon
[noun]

a musical installation composed of multiple tuned bells, typically arranged in a tower and sounded via a clavier or automated mechanism

Ex: After the earthquake , technicians inspected the carillon's supports to ensure none of the bells had shifted .
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agogo
agogo
[noun]

a Latin and African musical instrument consisting of one or multiple bells that are played by hitting them with a wooden piece

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balafon
balafon
[noun]

a large xylophone that is used in Western African music and uses hollow gourds as resonators

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keyboard glockenspiel

a metal-bar percussion instrument played with a keyboard, producing bright bell-like tones

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lamellophone

a percussion instrument with metal or bamboo strips that produce sound when plucked

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idiophone
idiophone
[noun]

a musical instrument that produces sound primarily through its own body or material, without the need for strings, membranes, or other external elements

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