A tamborim (pronounced: or ), is a small, round
Brazilian frame drum of Portuguese and African origin.The frame is 6" in diameter and may be made of
metal,
plastic or
wood. The head is typically made of
nylon and is normally very tightly tuned in order to ensure a high, sharp timbre and a minimum of sustain. The drum is devoid of snares or jingles. The tamborim is used in many genres of
Brazilian music. It is most commonly associated with
samba and
pagode, but is also used in
chorinho,
bossa nova, and some northeastern folklore rhythms such as cucumbi.
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handheld drum of Brazil, between 15 and 30 cm dia; played with a switch.
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