How the davul makes its sound
In the Hornbostel–Sachs system, which classifies instruments by how they produce sound, the davul belongs to the struck drums: a stretched membrane (drumhead) is struck with hands or beaters.
More broadly it is one of the membranophones (drums), where sound comes from a vibrating stretched membrane.
Its timbre – the colour that lets you tell it apart from other instruments playing the same note – comes from the mix of overtones its body and resonator emphasise.
From Wikipedia
The Tabl, tapan, atabal or davul is a large double-headed drum that is played with mallets. It has many names depending on the country and region. These drums are commonly used in the music of West Asia and the Balkans. These drums have both a deep bass sound and a thin treble sound due to their construction and playing style, where different heads and sticks are used to produce different sounds on the same drum.
Other struck drums
More instruments from Turkey
Frequently asked questions
What does a davul sound like?
As one of the struck drums, its sound comes from the way a stretched membrane (drumhead) is struck with hands or beaters.
What type of instrument is the davul?
It is classified as struck drums (Hornbostel–Sachs 211.212.12).
Where does the davul come from?
The davul originates from Turkey.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q1178361 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Davul – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Image by Arent – CC BY-SA 3.0