hourglass pressure drums

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Scope note
Tubular drums with a constricted waist and lacings along its length which attach the drumheads to the body and control their tension. The player holds the drum under an armpit and presses it to affect the tuning.
hourglass pressure drums
Accepted term: 22-Apr-2024