Long drum

Long drums are a loose category of tubular membranophones, characterized by their extreme length. They are most common in Africa, Thailand, and in Native American traditions. Long drums can be made out of entire tree trunks.

References

  • "534m Membranophones". SIL. Archived from the original on July 10, 2006. Retrieved January 4, 2007.
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Membranophones (Hornbostel-Sachs list)
21. Struck
211. Directly
  • 211.1. Bowl
  • 211.2. Tubular
    • 211.21. Cylindrical
    • 211.22. Barrel
    • 211.23. Double-conical
    • 211.24. Hourglass
    • 211.25. Conical
    • 211.26. Goblet
    • 211.27. Cylindro-conical
    • 211.28. Vase-shaped
  • 211.3. Frame
212. Shaken
  • Pellet drum
22. Plucked
  • 221. Frame
  • 222. Comb
23. Friction
  • 231. Stick (Cuíca, Putipù)
  • 232. Chord (Lion's roar, Buhay)
  • 233. Hand
24. Singing
25. Unclassified
Attachment of membrane(s) to body/bodies:
  • 256. Glued
  • 257. Nailed
  • 258. Laced
  • 259. Ringed


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