they could be called kegs or drums
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The instrument you're referring to is the tambourine. While it is primarily a percussion instrument, it often features a goatskin or calfskin head tightly stretched over one side, similar to a drum. The tambourine can produce both rhythmic sounds through shaking and striking, making it unique among stringed instruments. However, it's worth noting that traditional tambourines don't have strings; they are more closely related to percussion instruments.
The word that means 'stretched tightly' is taut.
It means your money spending budget is at risk, or stretched tightly. It could lead to overspending and not being able to cover your bills.
The tightly stretched surface (membrane) of a drum vibrates.
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Typically, painting is done on a "canvas" which is not only tightly woven but tightly stretched on a wooden frame and securely tacked in place.
being stretched tightly eg: we say a taut rope
What is a tightly stretched membrane that vibrates when sound hits it
The instrument you're referring to is likely a "string phone," which is a simple communication device made using tightly stretched strings. This device transmits sound vibrations along the strings, allowing people to communicate over a distance. In a musical context, various string instruments like violins or cellos also feature tightly stretched strings, which produce sound through vibrations when played.
Membranophones such as drums, djembes, congas, and etc.