Percussion instrument — Percussion redirects here. For other uses, see Percussion (disambiguation). A percussion instrument is any object which produces a sound when hit with an implement or when it is shaken, rubbed, scraped, or otherwise acted upon in a way that sets… … Wikipedia
List of characters in Kung Fu Hustle — These are the main characters of the film Kung Fu Hustle.Martial artistsingSing is the protagonist of the movie, a loser in life whose ambition is to join the Axe Gang. When he was a child, a crazy man told him he was a natural born kung fu… … Wikipedia
Friction drum — A friction drum is a musical instrument found in various forms in Africa, Asia, Europe and South America. In Europe it emerged in the 16th century and was associated with specific religious and ceremonious occasions.ConstructionA friction drum is … Wikipedia
TAMBOUR — Instrument à percussion, typique avant tout des membranophones (il existe cependant des tambours de bois, des tambours de bronze, des tambours à friction, etc.). La famille des tambours comprend des formes extrêmement variées, selon que… … Encyclopédie Universelle
Ionisation (Varèse) — Ionisation (1929 1931) is a musical composition by Edgard Varèse written for thirteen percussionists, the first concert hall composition for percussion ensemble alone. [cite journal | url=http://mq.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/reprint/LII/2/151 |… … Wikipedia
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luogu — (gongs and drums) Traditional music ensemble Literally ‘gongs and drums’, luogu is a general term for the Chinese percussion ensemble that may include gongs, drums, cymbals, bells, clappers, woodblocks, etc. Historical records indicate that gongs … Encyclopedia of Contemporary Chinese Culture
Mûmak — In J. R. R. Tolkien s fictional lands of Middle earth, a mûmak (plural mûmakil ) is a pachyderm of the southern land of Harad, similar to but much larger than today s elephant, and said to be its ancestor. The terms mûmak and mûmakil were used by … Wikipedia
Prophecy, Prophet, and Prophetess — • Discusses prophecy and prophets in the Old and New Testaments Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Prophecy, Prophet, and Prophetess Prophecy, Prophet, and Prophetess … Catholic encyclopedia
List of QI episodes (A series) — infobox tvseason season name = QI Series A caption = The front cover of the QI Series A DVD, featuring Stephen Fry (right) and Alan Davies (left). dvd release date = 6 November 2006 country = UK network = BBC first aired = 11 September 2003 last… … Wikipedia
