woodblocks (slit drums)

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Scope note
Small wood slit drums, generally in the form of a rectangular block of hardwood with one or two long, hollowed-out slots, played by being struck on the surface or the edge above the slots with drumsticks or hammers.
woodblocks
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024