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A percussion instrument is an instrument that requires the player to hit it rather then say blow into it for example. An example of a percussion instrument would be a drum or a xylophone or the cymbals or a gong. An example of a non percussion instrument would be a Trumpet or a violin or a Trombone or a cello.
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What is the difference between a pitched percussion instrument and a non-pitched percussion instrument?
A pitched percussion instrument play numerous pitches (i.e. xylophone), while nonpitched percussion instruments play one pitch (i.e. snare drum).
What non pitched percussion instrument means head in Spanish?
Cabasa
What kind of instrument is a tympani?
A tympani, also known as a kettle drum, is a percussion instrument.
The xylophone and the tympani are what kind of instrument?
They are classed as percussion instruments.
Are the drums a percussion instrument?
Yes, the drums are a percussion instrument.
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