Acoustical Science and Technology
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Acoustics of percussion instruments: An update
Thomas D. RossingJunehee YooAndrew Morrison
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2004 Volume 25 Issue 6 Pages 406-412

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Methods for studying the modes of vibration and sound radiation from percussion instruments are reviewed. Recent studies on the acoustics of marimbas, cymbals, gongs, tamtams, lithophones, steelpans, and bells are described. Vibrational modes and sound radiation from the HANG, a new steel percussion instrument are presented.

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