Percussion Instruments

a percussion instrument originally from Trinidad and Tobago that consists of a concave metal oil container which is beaten in differnet places to produce various notes

a musical instrument consisting of a hollow, round frame with plastic or skin stretched tightly across one or both ends, played by hitting it with sticks or hands

Drum lessons have helped him improve his sense of rhythm.

a percussion instrument made of a row of metal bars of various sizes mounted on a frame and hit by a pair of small hammers

a percussion instrument with a set of wooden bars in different lengths mounted on a frame, played with a yarn or mallets

a small drum with two heads and snares stretched across the bottom head, producing a sharp, rattling sound when struck

The drummer added a crisp rhythm to the song with the snare drum's sharp beats.

a metal cup-shaped object with a separate piece of metal hanging inside that makes a ringing noise when it moves

The church bell rang out across the village, signaling the start of the wedding ceremony.

a large, flat metal percussion instrument, typically circular in shape, suspended vertically and struck with a mallet to produce a resonant, reverberating sound

The deep, sonorous tones of the gong echoed through the temple, signaling the start of the ceremony.

a percussion instrument in the form of a round metal plate that is played either by hitting a pair together or hitting one with a drumstick

a large percussion instrument played by striking a drumhead stretched over a hollow shell, producing deep, low-pitched tones

a pair of small, tuned drums, typically of different sizes, joined together and played with the hands

The rhythmic beats of the bongo drum added a lively flair to the salsa music.

a small drum used in the past with a calfskin membrane, typically played by one hand

a percussion instrument with a round wooden frame, metal discs around its edge and a plastic or skin membrane, played with one hand

a set of kettledrums played in an orchestra

(geometry) a flat shape consisting of three straight sides and three angles

The artist used a triangle shape to create a dynamic composition.

a melodic and percussive instrument invented in Trinidad and Tobago, made from oil barrels and commonly used in Caribbean and calypso music

a modern, handcrafted percussion instrument known for its unique UFO-shaped design, with melodic and rhythmic properties

a pair of small, hand-played drums from India and Pakistan that are used in classical, devotional, and popular music styles

a percussion instrument consisted of a row of suspended metal tubes that produce a sound similar to that of a bell when hit by a bar

a movable muscular organ in the mouth, used for tasting, swallowing, and speech

He stuck out his clapper playfully to tease his friend.

a percussion instrument that produces sound when shaken, typically consisting of a container filled with small objects or beads

During the musical performance, the percussionist added a rhythmic touch by incorporating a tiny rattle into the ensemble.

a cylindrical percussion instrument from India, typically used in the state of Kerala's traditional temple music

a double-headed hand drum widely used in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, typically played with both hands and used in various genres of music

a traditional clay pot percussion instrument from South India, known for its unique shape, resonant sound, and intricate playing techniques

(plural) percussion instruments consisting of a pair of small shells made of wood, ivory or plastic that are fastened to the thumb and clicked together using the fingers

a small musical instrument consisting of a flexible metal or bamboo tongue attached to a frame, which is placed in the performer's mouth and plucked to produce a twanging sound

The musician entertained the crowd with lively tunes played on the Jew's harp.

a double-headed barrel-shaped drum from northern India used in traditional classical music and devotional music, particularly in the genres of dhrupad and kirtan

a traditional double-headed drum from South India, known for its rhythmic versatility, intricate playing techniques

a Middle Eastern frame drum with a circular frame and a thin, stretched membrane, known for its rhythmic sound, used in Middle Eastern and Persian music

a musical instrument of Australian origin consisting of a fiberboard, which the performer holds in both hands and flexes to make low sounds

a percussion instrument consisting of a row of wooden bars in different lengths set on a frame, played by a wooden or plastic mallet

She played a cheerful tune on the xylophone.

a single-barreled drum that is tall and narrow and is beaten by hands, from Cuban origin

a percussion instrument consisting of small brass or bronze disks, or cymbals, hit with hard mallets each producing a different note

a musical installation composed of multiple tuned bells, typically arranged in a tower and sounded via a clavier or automated mechanism

Each Sunday morning, the church's carillon chimed the quarter hours across the village.

a Latin and African musical instrument consisting of one or multiple bells that are played by hitting them with a wooden piece

a large xylophone that is used in Western African music and uses hollow gourds as resonators

a metal-bar percussion instrument played with a keyboard, producing bright bell-like tones

a percussion instrument with metal or bamboo strips that produce sound when plucked

a musical instrument that produces sound primarily through its own body or material, without the need for strings, membranes, or other external elements