Where did the timpani originate

The first timpani were brought to southern and western Europe in the 13th century by Crusaders and Saracens, from where they spread quickly to the north. These instruments (known in Arabic as naqqâra) were pairs of kettledrums about 20–22 cm in diameter.

1. What country is the timpani from?
2. Is timpani from medieval?
3. When was the word timpani first used?
4. Is a timpani African?

What country is the timpani from?

The first pedal timpani originated in Dresden in the 1870s and are called Dresden timpani for this reason. However, since vellum was used for the heads of the drums, automated solutions were difficult to implement since the tension would vary unpredictably across the drum.

Is timpani from medieval?

Descended from the medieval nakers, timpani were used initially just with trumpets in military ensembles and sometimes even on horseback.

When was the word timpani first used?

Timpani, (Italian: “drums”) also spelled tympani, orchestral kettledrums. The name has been applied to large kettledrums since at least the 17th century.

Is a timpani African?

Prototypes of the timpani were used by ancient civilizations in Asia, The Mediterranean and by African tribes and Native Americans.