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percussion instruments
percussion instruments
Group of instruments that are struck directly with the hands or with sticks, mallets, etc. to produce a sound.
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wire brush
Instrument consisting of extremely fine steel wires that are brushed across a cymbal or the batter head on a snare drum.
mallets
Metal or wooden rods whose end (made of felt, skin, rubber, etc.) is used to strike an instrument.
sticks
Sticks of wood with olive-shaped heads used to strike a percussion instrument.