timpani is what a set of kettledrums in an orchestra is called in older english texts.
timpani is what a set of kettledrums in an orchestra is called in older english texts.
what is a set of kettledrums in an orchestra called in older english texts?
timpani
first attested in english in the late 19th century, the italian word "timpani" derives from the latin "tympanum" (pl. "tympana"), which is the latinisation of the greek word τύμπανον ("tumpanon", pl. "tumpana"), "a hand drum", which in turn derives from the verb τύπτω ("tuptō"), meaning "to strike, to hit". alternative spellings with "y" in place of either or both "i"'s—"tympani", "tympany", or "timpany"—are occasionally encountered in older english texts. although the word "timpani" has been widely adopted in the english language, some english speakers choose to use the word "kettledrums". the german word for timpani is "pauken"; the swedish word is "pukor" in plural (from the word puka), the french and spanish is "timbales", not to be confused with the latin percussion instrument, which would actually supersede the timpani in the traditional cuban ensemble known as charanga. the ashanti pair of talking drums are known as atumpan.
timpani
bullet::::- the orchestra: 3,2,3(b.i-bass-cl); 4,3,3,1; kettledrums, triangle, side drum, cymbals, bass drum, tam-tam, piano, harp, voice, strings.









































bullet::::- 1982 concerto no. 1 for violin with orchestra in three movements









































bullet::::- the first version for full symphonic orchestra:









































the orchestra: 2,2,2,(b); 0; 2(c), 2(c),2,0; kettledrums, cymbals, triangle, side drum, tam-tam, tambourine, vibraphone, (xylophone), harpsichord, harp, violin-solo, strings 









































bullet::::- the second version - for chamber orchestra:









































the orchestra: 1,0,0,0; 0,0,0,0; kettledrums, vibraphone, (xylophone), harpsichord, violin-solo, strings.









































bullet::::- 1992 concerto no. 2 for violin-solo with orchestra (in one part)









































bullet::::- the orchestra: 1,1,1,0; triangle, strings (10-12; 8-10; 6-8; 4-6; 2).
mikael tariverdiev