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Pitched percussion instrument

The Pitched percussion instrument is a musical instrument. Learn how it makes its sound and explore related instruments.

From Wikipedia

A pitched percussion instrument (also known as a melodic or tuned percussion instrument) is a percussion instrument used to produce musical notes of one or more pitches, as opposed to an unpitched percussion instrument which is used to produce sounds of indefinite pitch.

Pitching of percussion instruments is achieved through a variety of means.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Pitched percussion instrument sound like?

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