Steelpan

Steelpan
Percussion instrument
Other namesSteel drum, pan
Classification Percussion
Hornbostel–Sachs classification111.241.12, 111.241.22
(Gongs with divided surface sounding different pitches, Sets of gongs with divided surface sounding different pitches)
Developed1880–1937
Playing range
A1–F#6
A steelband in Trinidad and Tobago, 2013

The steelpan (also known as a pan, steel drum, and sometimes, collectively with other musicians, as a steelband or steel orchestra) is a musical instrument originating in Trinidad and Tobago. Steelpan musicians are called pannists.

In 2023, the United Nations General Assembly declared August 11 as World Steelpan Day.[1][2] The following year, the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago officially recognised the steelpan as the country's national instrument.[3]

  1. ^ "World Steelpan Day".
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  3. ^ Wilkinson, Bert (9 July 2024). "Trinidad finally names steelpan as national instrument". Caribbean Life. Retrieved 20 August 2024.