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- noun Plural form of
timbale . - noun music A pair of
tunable single-headed, metal-shelled cylindricaldrums , used inLatin American music
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Examples
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Jerine said ... timbales is better. i think i can pla it for you when im recovered.
when can i play my drum? Jerine 2006
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Their sound featured his often high-pitched and distorted guitar lines set against Latin American instrumentation such as timbales and congas.
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Their sound featured his often high-pitched and distorted guitar lines set against Latin American instrumentation such as timbales and congas.
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Their sound featured his often high-pitched and distorted guitar lines set against Latin American instrumentation such as timbales and congas.
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Their sound featured his often high-pitched and distorted guitar lines set against Latin American instrumentation such as timbales and congas.
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Known best for the timbales, a Cuban drum that allowed him to stand up and lead the orchestra, Mr. Puente not only played all the percussion instruments, including vibraphone and marimba, but also was fluent on saxophone, clarinet and piano.
Long Live the Mambo King Will Friedwald 2011
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Eleven years after Mr. Puente's death, his colorful spirit—chanting, strutting, pounding his familiar timbales—looms larger than ever.
Long Live the Mambo King Will Friedwald 2011
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Depending on what the songs are, I come in and out of the show based on what songs I can apply my gift to, whether it be timbales, congas, vocals, or even just dance.
Mike Ragogna: Still Prince's Cinderella: A Conversation with Sheila E., Plus Chats with Manchester Orchestra and Jim Guthrie, and Weerd Science's Audio Exclusive Mike Ragogna 2011
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His father, Ray Cruz, played timbales and percussion with top-rank salsa and Latin jazz players.
Unlocking the Keys to the Kit Larry Blumenfeld 2011
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His father, Ray Cruz, played timbales and percussion with top-rank salsa and Latin jazz players.
Unlocking the Keys to the Kit Larry Blumenfeld 2011
john commented on the word timbales
A Cuban percussion instrument.
August 26, 2009