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When is a structure a musical instrument? Adventures in tuned percussion

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Many things make a sound when hit, but only some of these things are used for musical instruments. This talk will explore some of the ingenious ways in which tuned percussion instruments have been designed, from drums to bells to the Caribbean steel pan.

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