Kettledrums
"Timbales" are kettledrums from France and Spain; "Pauken" in Germany and "timpani" in other countries.
Greece, Middle East and ancient Egypt have kettledrums long time ago. Medieval crusaders in the 13th century brought nakers or small kettle drums in Europe for military purposes, specifically for signalling.
During the 15th century, Turks and Mongols used larger kettle drums for military processions.
Kettledrums are widely known as musical instruments in the 16th, 17th and 19th centuries.
When Greeks used the word "tympanon" for kettledrums as percussion instruments, Hebrews and modern Egyptians used similar drums for solemn rites, family gatherings and other special occasions.
Down the line after many centuries from its earliest roots, "timpani" (in plural form) is the commonly used word for kettledrums in both music and cultural entertainment. Kettledrums are made of copper or fiberglass in the form of bowls.
Kettledrums are lifeless objects, but the fairies and good elementals on earth give life to all other motionless entities. Material things around us may appear abstract, weird or odd, but it's only the human mind that can create life out of nothing.
If you play the accordion, harmonica, violin, bajo, piano, guitar, sitar, banduria, banjo, harp, Japanese Koto, Brazilian Tagima, African Kora, cymbals, gongs or any other instrument, playing the kettledrums can also be fun and worth the time. Don't forget to share your smiles and laughter with others! Life is an everlasting cycle of good and kindness. Stay good, grateful and beautiful!
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