| has gloss | eng: The reede-drum (pronounced \ˈrēd ˈdrəm\) is a frame drum from Kyrgyzstan ranging from 25 to 65cm (10" to 26") in diameter, with most drums measuring 35 to 45cm (14" to 18"). The sides of the drum are 9 to 20cm (3½" to 8") deep. A goatskin head is tacked to one side (although nowadays, synthetic heads, or new materials like kangaroo skin, are sometimes used). The other side is open ended for one hand to be placed against the inside of the drum head to control the pitch and timbre. A double reed (similar to that of an oboe) projects from the frame of the drum. |
