Definitions
- A percussion instrument consisting of a circular frame with metal jingles attached to it. - Used in various musical genres, such as folk, rock, and pop music. - Played by shaking or hitting the instrument with the hand or a drumstick.
- A percussion instrument consisting of a hollow cylindrical or barrel-shaped body with a membrane stretched over one or both ends. - Used in various musical genres, such as rock, jazz, and classical music. - Played by striking the membrane with sticks, brushes, or hands.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are percussion instruments.
- 2Both are used in various musical genres.
- 3Both produce sound through striking or hitting the instrument.
- 4Both can be played with hands or drumsticks.
- 5Both are rhythmic instruments.
What is the difference?
- 1Shape: Tambourine has a circular frame with metal jingles attached, while drum has a cylindrical or barrel-shaped body with a membrane stretched over one or both ends.
- 2Sound: Tambourine produces a jingling sound, while drum produces a deeper and more resonant sound.
- 3Playing technique: Tambourine is played by shaking or hitting the instrument with the hand or a drumstick, while drum is played by striking the membrane with sticks, brushes, or hands.
- 4Size: Tambourine is smaller and lighter than drum.
- 5Versatility: Drum is more versatile and can produce a wider range of sounds than tambourine.
Remember this!
Tambourine and drum are both percussion instruments used in various musical genres. However, they differ in shape, sound, playing technique, size, and versatility. Tambourine is a circular frame with metal jingles attached, producing a jingling sound, and played by shaking or hitting the instrument. Drum is a cylindrical or barrel-shaped body with a membrane stretched over one or both ends, producing a deeper and more resonant sound, and played by striking the membrane with sticks, brushes, or hands.
