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 An Orange Order Lambeg drumming contest in Coagh, County Tyrone, in 2002. | |
| Percussion instrument | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Lambeg, tibbies, slashers, killymans |
| Classification | |
| Hornbostel–Sachs classification | 211.2121 (single cylindrical drum with two usable membranes) |
| Related instruments | |
| bass drum, davul, gran cassa | |
A Lambeg drum is a large drum, beaten with curved malacca canes.[1] It is used primarily in Northern Ireland by Unionists and the Orange Order traditionally in street parades held in the summer, particularly on and around 12 July ("The Twelfth"). The weight of the drum means that it had been replaced with smaller replicas for most parades, but the full-sized instrument has started to reappear in recent years - usually on floats.[2][3] It is also used by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, having historical significance for parts of the nationalist community, as well.[citation needed]
- ^ Vallely, F. (1999). The Companion to Traditional Irish Music. New York University Press: New York, p. 152, 187-188
- ^ "Luton and Bedford | Lambeg Drumming Club | England". Luton-lambeg.org. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "In pictures: The Twelfth". News.bbc.co.uk. 12 July 2005. Retrieved 19 April 2021.