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Trompo

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

From Wikipedia

A trompo is a wooden spinning top typically comes in various types of shape vary depending on culture but commonly in a half sphere appearance look on top with a conical look on the bottom portion while a metal tip is attached on the bottom. While various ones operates differently than the others, all is required a long string need to be wrap around the body. As you see in the side by side compression to the original top on the left that is spun between the finger.

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