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Friction drums

Scope note

Membranophones sounded by friction, accomplished directly by rubbing the drumhead with the hand or a piece of leather or cloth, or by means of a cord or stick which passes back and forth through one or two holes in the drumhead. In some types, the drumhead is vibrated indirectly by friction on a cord or stick in contact with, but not piercing, the drumhead.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300041663

Broader Terms used

drums (membranophones)

Narrower Terms used

etwies
cuĂ­cas

Term used for

drums, friction

Equivalent Terms used

friction drum

Created

13yrs ago

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