Cross-stick technique on the snare drum is commonly used, and tom-tom drums are often incorporated into the drumbeat itself.
en.wikipedia.org Each tom-tom had only one drumhead, which gave the drums a dry sound that was ideal for the close-miked environment of the recording studio.
en.wikipedia.org It is scored for one harpsichord, one vibraphone, two wood blocks, two bongos, three congas, four tom-toms, one bass drum, and seven ceramic pots.
en.wikipedia.org After the tide recedes from the shore, crystally synths twinkle and tom-tom drums pound.
musicfeeds.com.au The percussion section also includes the tarola which is a snare with timbales which would resemble the tom-toms on a regular drumset, cowbells, and cymbals.
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