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What do the petals on a timpani do?
They change the pitch of the timpani.
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
What is the range of a timpani?
This depends upon the individual instrument. Most timpani have a range of a perfect fifth, with some able to extend to an octave. To see the exact range of the different sizes of timpani, click on the related weblink below.
How do you change notes on a timpani?
The Timpani sound is produced by hitting the top of it with a mallet.
Which of the following instruments does NOT belong in the indefinite pitch group a triangle cymbals tambourine or a timpani?
Timpani
Do the pedals at the base of the timpani change the pitch?
Yes
Is timpani capable of producing an actual pitch?
False
How does a timpani work?
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.
What drum is pitched?
The timpani. Everything really has a pitch, when you think about it.
What sort of drum would make the highest pitch note?
a Timpani
Can Timpani sound different pitches?
Yes. Timpani drums can be tuned to play different pitches. Some musical pieces even require that the timpani be retuned during the piece to play a separate pitch.
