Timpani Also called kettledrum Definite pitch (tuned to a precise pitch) Played in groups of 3-5 drums Drum head, usually plastic, is stretched over copper kettle Drum head can be tightened to raise pitch
Snare Drum Indefinite pitch (not tuned to a specific pitch) Snares (wire strings) on bottom of drum head vibrate when drum head is struck Bass Drum Large and low Indefinite pitch (not tuned to a specific pitch)	Cymbals Two circular brass discs Indefinite pitch (not tuned to a specific pitch)
	Gong, Xylophone, Triangle, Tambourine Xylophone is a definite pitch instrument, the others are not There are many other percussion instruments such as maracas, bells, gong, woodblock, whip, and even trash cans!

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