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Tam-tams

Scope note

Term of Malayan origin used for gongs played in Western orchestras and rhythm bands.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300041908

Broader Terms used

gongs

Term used for

tamtam
tamtams

Equivalent Terms used

tam-tam

Created

13yrs ago

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