Timpani

The Timpani (also known as Kettle Drum) is a tuned bass drum that can replicate and enhance the pitch of the lower sounding bass instruments, such as the double bass or tuba. Used in orchestras since the 17th century, the role of the timpani in the orchestra has become diverse and prominent and has its own unique role in an orchestra. The evolution of pedal timpani now means that a set of timpani can play full chromatic scales.