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untuned percussion

[English]

A common sub-classification of percussion instruments that is comprised of instruments that are typically used to perform the rhythmic foundations of a composition. Most of these instruments are untuned (unable to produce a specific pitch). They are notated with normal rhythmic notation, but each instrument is placed on a separate line.
 
Untuned percussion instruments include:     
Bass Drum
Claves
Gong 
Snare Drum 
Suspended Cymbal 
Tam-tam 
Tenor Drum 
Tom-Toms 
Triangle
Wood Block
 


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Last Updated: 2016-04-30 12:53:39