They are classed as percussion instruments.
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A tympani, also known as a kettle drum, is a percussion instrument.
a xylophone is an instrument that is used to make a chiming-like sound.
The xylophone is a percussion instrument
Both xylophones and timpani are percussion instruments. Both instruments can be found in the percussion section of any professional symphony. At standard percussion auditions, percussionists are required to play etudes on xylophone, timpani, and snare drum.
Marimba: This is a percussion instrument that is a lot like a xylophone. It's of African origin and is slightly mellower than the xylophone.Marimba: This is a percussion instrument that is a lot like a xylophone. It's of African origin and is slightly mellower than the xylophone.