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Name: Devil Drum
Origin: Latvia
Class: Idiophone
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Description: A tree branch that has jingles, small cymbals, or bells hanging from a string, twine, or animal hair that is attached at both ends of the branch. It is played by striking the branch with a small stick.
Also known as: Vella Bumgas. |
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Name: Dhad
Origin: India/Pakistan
Class: Membranophone
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Description: This is a hourglass shaped drum, that is double headed. It is played with the hands. It is rope tuned similar to a talking drum of Africa. It is held in the hand and constricted to change the sound. |
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Name: Dhap
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Class: Membranophone
Category: Frame |
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Name: Dhapari
Origin: India
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Description: Multiple strips of skins used as a sound effect. |
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Name: Dhol (1)
Origin: Asia
Class: Membranophone
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Description: A double sided barrel drum. It is made from various woods, including Mango or Sheesham. Generally played with two sticks made from Acacia wood. |
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Name: Dhol (2)
Origin: Armenian
Class: Membranophone
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Description: This smaller drum is typically attached to twine and hung around the shoulders. It has two heads but only one is played. |
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Name: Dholak
Origin: India/Pakistan
Class: Membranophone
Category: Barrel |
Description: A barrel drum that is rope tuned with the help of metal rings around the head.
Also known as: Dholki. |
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Name: Dhul
Origin: Afghanistan
Class: Membranophone
Category: Barrel |
Description: A double headed drum. |
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Name: Digidrum
Origin: United States
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Description: The Digidrum measures about 16"h x 9"w with a 7" playing surface. The smaller extension arms have an oval shaped head about 3"x 3.5" and are covered with calf, goat or plastic head. |
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Name: Dinh-Pa
Origin: Vietnam
Class: Idiophone
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Description: Made from different lengths of bamboo tied together. The pipes are struck at the top ends with a stick or the hands. |
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Name: Djembe
Origin: Africa
Class: Membranophone
Category: Conical |
Description: This talking drum is a healing drum. It is used in many ceremonies (including weddings and funerals). It is played with the hands. Its pitch differences are amazing. |
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Name: Djun-Djun
Origin:
Class: Membranophone
Category: Cylindrical |
Description: This drum comes from a family of three cylindrically shaped drums. Each are double headed and covered with cow skins. These drums are typically rope tension tuned. They are played horizontally with two sticks and usually have a bell mounted on top. They are made from hollowed logs. The Djun Djun traces it's heritage back to the Mali empire around the 12th century. This region of West Africa includes some portions of present day countries of Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast. There are three drums in this Dunun (Djun Djun) family. From the largest to smallest they are Dunumba, Sangban, and Kenkeni. Sometimes all three dununs will be tied together, placed vertically, and played by one person with two sticks. |
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Name: Doira
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Class: Membranophone
Category: Frame |
Description: Resembles a large tambourine. |
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Name: Dombak
Origin:
Class: Membranophone
Category: Goblet |
Description: A goblet shaped drum made from beaten metal, pottery, or wood. The head can be covered with animal or fish skins. They are played with as very light touch. |
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Name: Doum-Doum
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Class: Membranophone
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Name: Dondo
Origin: Ghana
Class: Membranophone
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Description: A Talking drum. Hourglass shaped, variable pitch pressure drum. |
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Name: Dragon
Origin: China
Class: Membranophone
Category: Barrel |
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Name: Drilbu
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Class: Idiophone
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Description: A hand bell. |
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Name: Duggi
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Description: A kettle drum that is worn around the waist of the drummer. |
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Name: Dumbek
Origin: United States
Class: Membranophone
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Description: This Dumbek measures about 8"w x 16"h. Hand painted using acrylic paints. Many different designs and patterns. |
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