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The timpani are large drums that are tuned using a foot pedal. When you press down on the pedal the pitch of the timpani rises, and when you release the pedal the pitch falls.
The timpani are played usually with soft sticks, or mallets, but sometimes the player is directed to play with wooden mallets or even maracas (shakers)!
Timpani are made with a copper or fibreglass shell and a plastic head (drum skin).
Just an FYI, timpani is an Italian word, making the singular timpano, and the plural timpani.
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What section are the timpani in?
The timpani are in the percussion section.
What do the petals on a timpani do?
They change the pitch of the timpani.
Can a timpani be tuned?
Yes, a timpani can be tuned.
What is the other name for the kettledrum?
it is called the timpani which is the other name for the kettledrum
What do the petals on a timpani drum do?
It changes the pitch of the Timpani.
What is the function of the pedal on the timpani?
It changes the pitch of the timpani/tympani
Is it tympani or timpani?
It can be Timpani or Tympani. They are both accepted by many.
What nicknames does Natasha Timpani go by?
Natasha Timpani goes by Tosh.
What is the famous piece of timpani?
There are a lot of famous timpani players out there. Some well known timpani players are: Vic Firth and Stanley Leonard.
What musical family is a timpani in?
The timpani or kettledrum is in the percussion family They are a type of drum.
When was Damián Timpani born?
Damián Timpani was born on 1969-08-08.
What are the names for the timpani?
The tympani, kettle drum, and the timps are other names for the timpani.
