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Tom-tom (or tom)
Musical equipment; Drums
A single drum. Also, mounted drums on a drumset, most commonly played with drum fills.
Tone
Musical equipment; Drums
(African term) The middle note of 3 basic djembe notes. This is played at the rim of the drums with the fingers hitting the skin flat and at the same time. See our other article for more information ...
Triangle
Musical equipment; Drums
Another one of the many percussion instruments used for special effects. It is a metal bar actually bent in the shape of a triangle and struck with a small metal mallet.
Temple blocks
Musical equipment; Drums
A set of tuned wood blocks played with mallets or drumsticks.
Hi-hat
Musical equipment; Drums
The two cymbals on a stand that open and close together. They are operated by the foot. Generally used on the left side of a drumset (right handed drummers).
Triplet
Musical equipment; Drums
A common polyrhythm that uses groups of 3 per beat. These can be subdivided many different ways. Ex. quarter note triplets, 8th note triplets, etc.
Groove
Musical equipment; Drums
A term used to describe the way a beat feels when it not only has a steady tempo, but "feels" incredibly good within the music.
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