Penumbra Musici | Timpani
Timpani
Watercolor and Pencil on A5 Paper
2014
Timpani ( Italian pronunciation: [ˈtimpani]) or kettledrums (also informally called timps) are musical instruments in the percussion family.Wikipedia
A type of drum, they consist of a membrane called a head stretched over a large bowl traditionally made of copper. Most modern timpani are pedal timpani and can be tuned quickly and accurately to specific pitches by skilled players through the use of a movable foot-pedal.
They are played by striking the head with a specialized drum stick called a timpani stick or timpani mallet. Timpani evolved from military drums to become a staple of the classical orchestra by the last third of the 18th century.
Today, they are used in many types of ensembles, including concert bands, marching bands, orchestras, and even in some rock bands.
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This one looks like he's trying to see what kind of sounds will his tummy make when he drums at it :D Very nice design and idea for the Timpani, @lady-idra ! :D
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