percussion instruments [3]

Group of instruments that are struck directly with the hands or with sticks, mallets, etc. to produce a sound.

kettledrum

Instrument consisting of a parabolic copper basin covered with a stretched membrane that is struck with mallets.

foot

The base of the kettledrum.

caster

pedal

Device connected to the crown that adjusts the tension of the membrane to change the tuning of the instrument.

crown

Plate raised and lowered with the pedal to adjust the position of the tie rods.

tension rod

Metal rod connecting the crown to the tie rods.

strut

Metal frame with several branches; it supports the shell.

shell

Parabolic copper basin that functions as a sound box.

tuning gauge

Part used to adjust the pitch of a note and obtain precise tuning of the instrument.

tie rod

Metal part connected to the tension rod; by adjusting the tension of the batter head, it changes the drum’s pitch.

batter head

Membrane that is struck with a mallet.

metal counterhoop

Metal hoop that stretches the membrane over the shell to control the tone of the instrument.