North drums are horn shaped drums that were designed to project their sound outward, so the audience can hear the most direct qualities of the drum.
Read more about North Drums: History, End of The North Drums
Famous quotes containing the words north and/or drums:
“I’m trusting in the Lord and a good lawyer.”
—Oliver North (b. 1943)
“With drums and guns, and guns and drums
The enemy nearly slew ye,
My darling dear, you look so queer,
Och, Johnny, I hardly knew ye!”
—Unknown. Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ye (l. Chorus.)