Kettledrum

anonymous, c. 1700 - c. 1800

Music has always been a crucial element of public celebrations, such as military parades, coronations, royal weddings, and funerals, adding grandeur to the solemnity of the occasion. Musical ensembles entrusted with performing music at these events have existed in Europe since the Middle Ages. This display highlights various marching bands and their musical instruments dating from the 16th to the 19th century.

  • Artwork typepercussion instrument, musical instrument, kettledrum, timpani
  • Object numberNG-1998
  • Dimensionsheight 39.5 cm x diameter 62 cm x height 385 mm x diameter 555 mm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Kettledrum

  • Object type

  • Object number

    NG-1998

  • Description

    Keteltrom van messing met drie poten. De metalen ring voor de membraam is gespannen met behulp van acht schroeven. Er is een gat aan de onderkant van de trom. Het leer van de membraan is oud.

Creation

  • Creation

    musical instrument maker: anonymous, Europe

  • Dating

    c. 1700 - c. 1800

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 39.5 cm x diameter 62 cm x height 385 mm x diameter 555 mm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Aankoop met steun van De Staat der Nederlanden en de Vereeniging van Noord-Nederlandsche Muziekgeschiedenis

  • Acquisition

    purchase 1899

  • Copyright

    Public domain

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