drum

Classification: 2 Membranophones / 21 Struck drums / 211 Drums struck directly / 211.2 Tubular drums / 211.21 Cylindrical drums / 211.212 Double-skin cylindrical drums / 211.212.2 Sets of double-skin cylindrical drums / 211.212.2 + 111.142 Sets of double-skin cylindrical drums + cymbals
Maker: Unknown
Region: Carpathian area
Country: Poland
Owner: Franciszek Kotula Ethnographic Museum in Rzeszów
Inventory number: MRE 7988, 7989
Description: MRE 7988 – two skins made of unprocessed leather pulled on two sides over a cylindrical wooden body, fastened using two metal hoops; skin tension is regulated with 8 metal screws placed alongside the drum's circumference; a metal rod was attached to one of the screws with a metal triangle; the body has a hole for money collection; straps attached with three bolts, enabling the musician to play while standing; MRE 7989 - two skins made of unprocessed leather pulled on two sides over a cylindrical wooden body, fastened using metal hoops and 5 bolts; three metal springs inside the drum; straps attached with two bolts, enabling the musician to play while standing
Decoration: MRE 7988 – varnished body and hoops, MRE 7989 – varnished body
Measurements: MRE 7988 - 295 x 615 mm, triangle 280 mm, MRE 7989 - 155 x 310 mm
Materials: wood, leather, metal
Performance practice: component of folk bands
Catalog card by: Zbigniew J. Przerembski


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