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Since the Ming Dynasty, the war drum has changed from the old system to an oblate shape. The drum frame is mostly made of wood, such as chun, se, birch, mulberry, and poplar. Both sides are covered with cowhide, and the leather edge is fixed with a single row of drum nails. There are two drum rings on both sides of the drum frame. The war drums have different specifications and sizes. The diameter...
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