 Usage
Probably the sound we most associate with the timpani
is the timpani :
Either as a solo effect or as part of an orchestral crescendo,
the roll adds an element of drama unattainable by any other means. The
separate attack is equally important. You won't fully appreciate the effectiveness
of the timpani until you hear
a passage of music where they are missing.
This musical excerpt consists of just strings:
You can already hear that something is missing. Now listen
to the same excerpt, but this time with the timpani
playing along:
The difference is quite noticeable. The timpani
adds definition and power to the string line.
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