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drum, musical instrument, the sound of which is produced by the vibration of a stretched membrane (it is thus classified as a membranophone within the larger category of percussion instruments).
- What kind of classification is snare drum?
- What is the function of drum?
- What family is drum?
- What is the classification of percussion instruments?
What kind of classification is snare drum?
Snare drum
| Percussion instrument | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Field drum, side drum |
| Classification | Percussion Drum Unpitched |
| Hornbostel–Sachs classification | 211.212.11 (Individual double-skin cylindrical drums, one skin used for playing) |
| Developed | 13th century |
What is the function of drum?
The primary role of the drum is to resonate with the vibration of the head. The larger the volume of the resonating body, the lower the characteristic frequency, and the easier it is to resonate in the lower frequency band, while the smaller the volume, the easier it is to resonate in the higher frequency band.
What family is drum?
The percussion family is believed to include the oldest musical instruments, following the human voice. The percussion section of an orchestra most commonly contains instruments such as timpani, snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, triangle and tambourine.
What is the classification of percussion instruments?
There are two common classifications of percussion instruments: Pitched percussion instruments, and unpitched percussion instruments.
