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Atumpan (drum)
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The Atumpan is a type of Asante talking drum.[1][2] Played in pairs, these drums provide the bass part in Adowa dance ensembles. These drums are also found in Fontomfrom ensembles.[3]
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The Atumpan is a type of Asante talking drum.[1][2] Played in pairs, these drums provide the bass part in Adowa dance ensembles. These drums are also found in Fontomfrom ensembles.[3]