Question

Define Percussion instruments.

Answer 1

Percussion or Membrane Instruments

1. Drums, tablas, and tambourines use a stretched flexible membrane over a hollow wooden frame.
2. When the membrane is struck, a series of waves is set into vibrations, which in turn carry the vibrations to the air column in the soundbox, producing the musical sound of varying frequency.
3. Most percussion instruments do not have a definite pitch and are used for rhythm and impact.