Hourglass drum
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Hourglass drums are a class of membranophone, or drum, characterized by an hourglass shape. They are also known as waisted drums. Drumheads are attached by laces, which may be squeezed during a performance to alter the pitch.
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- 534m Membranophones. SIL. Retrieved on January 4, 2007.