Salsa term: Timbales (Musical instrument)

The drum section of Salsa. Two drums at one holder and with it a lot of other rhythm instruments like Campana, Jam-Blocks or Cymbal. The Timbales is beaten by two sticks. It's a simple instrument, but good Timbaleros raise real rhythm storms with it.

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Similar terms

Bongos

Campana

Claves

Conga

Cuatro

Güira

Guiro

Maracas

Tres

Tumbadora

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