The first instrumental drum was called a timpani or kettledrums.
This drums origin is of Eastern origin. Small kettledrums were introduced
into Europe as early as the 13th century.
The European kettledrum , which is used in American orchestras also, derives
its special sound from the size and shape and diameter of its bowl. This
bowl is usually made of copper or fiberglass.
Another primary drum is the snare drum. It was developed drom double-skinned
drum of medieval times known as the tabor. This drum, also called a side drum
, has its distinctive feature several gut or wire strings that s…
