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    Other namesTimbaleta, pailas, pailas criollas
    Classificationdrum
    Developedc. 1900 in Cuba
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    Timbales are one of the most versatile and exciting instruments in Latin music. They are shallow drums with metal casings that produce a crisp and bright sound.
    Etymology

    In Spain and in classical music contexts across the Hispanophone world, the word timbales (sing. timbal) refers to timpani (kettledrums). The Spanish word tímpano is less commonly used. Timbal, tímpano and timpani all … See more

    History

    Timpani were imported into Cuba in the 19th century and used by wind orchestras known as orquestas típicas. These were the same general type of drum used in military bands and in symphonic orchestras. They were, and … See more

    Technique

    The basic timbales part for danzón is called the baqueteo. In the example below, the slashed noteheads indicate muted drum strokes, and the regular noteheads indicate open strokes. The danzón was the first written mus… See more

    Derivative instruments

    Timbalitos or pailitas are small timbales with diameters of 15 centimetres (6 in), 20 centimetres (8 in) or 25 centimetres (10 in). The timbalitos are used to play the part of the bongos with sticks, but are not used to play the tra… See more

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