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The tympani, kettle drum, and the timps are other names for the timpani.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoThe timpani is a member of the pitched percussion family. It is also known as a membranophone.
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What instrument family includes the triangle and timpani?
Percussion family.
Is timpani a percussion instrument?
Yes it is.
What family does the timpani belong to?
Percussion Family. The Timpani is struck by mallets ... any instrument that requires a percussive touch is a member of this family ... surprisingly enough, and a little known fact, the Piano is also a member of the Percussion Family ... a key must be struck to produce a tone!!
What musical family is a timpani in?
The timpani or kettledrum is in the percussion family They are a type of drum.
Which type of drum is a pitched percussion instrument?
Timpani
Is there a instrument named a Tiffany?
You may be thinking of timpani. Timpani is a class of drum most commonly called kettle drums.
What is the lowest pitched percussion instrument?
Timpani is the lowest i can think of. :)
What kind of instrument is a tympani?
A tympani, also known as a kettle drum, is a percussion instrument.
Is a timpani a transposing instrument?
No, Timpani is a concert pitch instrument. In many case you wont even have a key rather you'll put accidental marking for every instance of a flat or sharp note.
What were the timpani drum used for?
The timpani is more popularly known as the kettledrum, and is a percussion instrument used to play loud bass notes in orchestral performances. It is also used by experimental percussion artists.
Which type of drums a pitched percussion instrument?
The Tabla is an example of a pitched percussion instrument. Another one is the Timpani.
Are snare drums small timpani?
No, they are not. Timpani are tuned drums, but snare drums cannot be tuned. They are also made of different metals and have different shapes to the bottom of the instrument. And then there's the snares - timpani don't have them.
