Page24 #3, Tambourin

Selected Duets for Flute, Page 24 Number 3, performed by David Summer. This duet is entitled Tambourin, which is a piece of music that is written in imitation of a drum. The word comes from the French word "tambourin" meaning an old type of drum. A Tambourin is usually in 2 and is meant to be played in a lively manner. There is a percussion instrument with a similar name called a tambourine. The tambourine was especially popular in 1960's and 70's pop music. The metronome setting for this performance is quarter note = 76.