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Tambourines incorporate small metal jingles called zills
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Banging on a small, hand-held frame drum is boring, so someone smartly decided to bolt tiny cymbals into the sides. These metal discs, officially known as zills, clash together with every strike or shake. It creates a chaotic, high-frequency rattle that is notoriously difficult to play with actual rhythmic precision.
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