Examples of timpani

• However, like writing music for the harp or timpani, one simply cannot ignore the acoustics of the instrument.

• The dolorous brass canons return, underpinned now by the oscillating seventh on timpani.

• Contrast is provided by strident snappy figures for brass and wind, wildly developed by timpani, and subjected to highly-charged interactions amongst the woodwind and brass.

• Timpani-backed climaxes are quickly dissipated by fugal writing for woodwind.

• He also introduced soft timpani rolls to add mystery.

• The movement culminated in a big climax featuring a double timpani solo, which was curtailed in favour of an unexpectedly nonchalant ending.

• The whole is rounded off with an affirmative concluding major triad in the home key and a roll on timpani.

• These scores are substantial, employing an orchestra with a large wind complement and timpani.