Lacking an indigenous alternative , the orchestra finds its timpani in timpani 缺乏其原有的替代品，乐团就直接用定音鼓了。
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Percussionists are required to perform with snare drum , keyboard percussion and timpani 敲击乐须能演奏小军鼓，键盘敲击乐器及定音鼓。
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The drumsticks of the timpani are usually wrapped with felt or sponge in order to achieve different sound effects 定音鼓的鼓槌通常是包上毡或海绵以得到不同的效果。
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A modern orchestra usually employs 4 timpani of different sizes and pitches . besides enhancing the rhythm of an orchestral work , the timpani are also effective as a ground bass 定音鼓不但用以加强乐曲的节奏效果，同时又可以保持和声的根音，甚至可以奏出简单的旋律。
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The word " timpani " derives from a greek word that means to strike . the timpani are pitched instruments , which consist of hemispherical - shaped shells of copper or brass , over which are stretched the heads of calfskin 它的形态像半个圆球，鼓身用铜制成，鼓面蒙上牛皮，周围有六个螺丝可以调节皮面的松紧，以改变音高。
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T he band is composed of brass instruments ( trumpet , trombone , french horn , and tuba ) , wood - wind ( flute , saxophone , and clarinet ) and percussion instruments ( drum , timpani , and glockenspiel ) 我们的乐队是由铜管乐器?如：小号、长号、法国号和低音号…等? 、木管乐器?如：长笛、萨克管与竖笛…等?与打击乐器?如：大鼓、定音鼓与铁琴…等?所组成的。
