The main purpose of the timpani is to bring the music to a climax and bring the interest of the music into the music. Timpani are usually used to emphasize the rhythmic structure of a piece of music, and two or four timpani are often used in the arrangement of general music.

The biggest difference between modern timpani and other drum instruments is that timpani changes notes very quickly, and a drum can have different pitch effects.

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Timpani are mostly used in symphony orchestras. They are part of the percussion. It is a drum that can be tuned to a clear pitch. High, and for a timpani with a pedal, the way to change the pitch is to use the pedal to loosen or tighten the drumhead.

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Timpani are divided into three types: large, medium and small. There are usually three to four sets in a symphony orchestra. Played by one musician, the harmonic effect of the drum sound itself can be achieved. The tone is soft and full, the volume can be controlled, different intensity can express different musical contents, and sometimes the melody can even be played directly.

The playing methods are divided into two types: solo and rolling. Single playing is mostly used for rhythmic accompaniment, while rolling can imitate the sound of thunder and has a realistic effect. As a chromatic percussion instrument, the timpani's rich expressive power is far beyond what ordinary percussion instruments can match.

The drum body of the timpani is a pot-shaped body made of copper, and then the drum body is covered with a drum skin. Since the timpani has only one eardrum and the drum body has the function of adjusting the sound, there will be no complicated ringing phenomenon, so the timpani can recognize a certain rhythm.

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