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Percussion instruments change pitch by altering the tension of the drumhead or striking area, affecting the vibration frequency when played. Other percussion instruments, like xylophones or tambourines, produce different pitches by varying the size or material of the striking surface. Some instruments, like timpani or hand drums, can also be tuned to specific pitches by adjusting the tension of the drumheads.

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