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TAMBOURINE

The tambourine looks like a small drum with only one drumhead. Small metal discs are attached to slots all round the sides of the tambourine, which jangle when moved. The tambourine can be hit with a stick, shaken, or banged against the player's knee.

It can also be played by rubbing the edge of the drumhead with the thumb, making a soft jingling sound.