Editing Tamborim (section)

{{Short description|Percussion instrument}}
{{Distinguish|tambourine}}
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{{Infobox instrument
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| caption               = Tamborim and beater
| background            = percussion
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| classification        = [[Frame drum]]
| hornbostel_sachs      = 211.311
| hornbostel_sachs_desc = [[Directly struck membranophone]]
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A '''''tamborim''''' ({{IPA|pt|tɐ̃boˈɾĩ}} or {{IPA|pt|tɐ̃buˈɾĩ|}}) is a small round [[Brazil]]ian [[frame drum]], developed from other similar percussive instruments brought by the Portuguese.

The frame is 6" in width and may be made of [[metal]], [[plastic]], or [[wood]]. The head is typically made of [[nylon]] and is normally very tightly tuned in order to ensure a high, sharp timbre and a minimum of sustain. The drum is devoid of snares or jingles. They are frequently confused with the more common [[tambourine]]. The size and weight of the tamborim compare with those of the small frame drums of the [[Orff Schulwerk#Instruments and Tools|Orff Schulwerk]].

The tamborim is used in many genres of [[Brazilian music]]. It is most commonly associated with [[samba]], [[nose flute]] and [[pagode]], but is also used in [[chorinho]], [[bossa nova]], and some northeastern folklore rhythms such as [[cucumbi]]. It is also played in samba music and in carnivals or festivals.