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Love to Hear Percussion

Smithsonian Music

The Smithsonian celebrates both common and unusual percussion instruments along with the musicians who keep the beat.

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Large temple drum with original stand and drumsticks

Drum

Patent model for a cylinder drum

Siamese Xylophone (Ranat Ek.)

Gourd Marimba Or Indian Xylophone

Hand Drum (Thone Or T'One)

Rattle-Clapper

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