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Kettledrums

Scope note

Drums with hemispherical or egg-shaped bodies and a single tensioned head.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300041741

Broader Terms used

<bowl-shaped drums>

Narrower Terms used

timpani
tabla
naqqaras
nakers
machine drums

Term used for

drums, kettle
kettle drums

Equivalent Terms used

kettledrum

Created

13yrs ago

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