Chimes

Chimes

Long metal tubes that are struck with a special hammer. This percussion instrument is common in school bands and orchestras as well as symphonies.

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chimes

Music; General music

Percussion instrument of definite pitch that consists of a set of tuned metal tubes of various lengths suspended from a frame and struck with a hammer. Also tubular bells.

chimes

Music; General music

Percussion instrument of definite pitch that consists of a set of tuned metal tubes of various lengths suspended from a frame and struck with a hammer. Also tubular bells.

chimes

Musical equipment; Drums

long metal tubes that are struck with a special hammer. This percussion instrument is common in school bands and orchestras as well as symphonies.

Chime

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Chronometry; Clock

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National Association of Rudimental Drummers (NARD)

Musical equipment; Drums

This was the rudimental body prior to Percussive Arts Society (PAS).

Percussive Arts Society (PAS)

Musical equipment; Drums

The governing body over all things drumming. They hold a popular annual convention once a year called PASIC (Percussive Arts Society International Convention).

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Musical equipment; Drums

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Musical equipment; Drums

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Musical equipment; Drums

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Musical equipment; Drums

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