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What is the difference between a pitched percussion instrument and non-pitched instrument?

Pitched percussion instruments can emit tones of definite pitch when struck as opposed to non-pitched percussion instruments, which produce sounds of indefinite pitch.

Examples of pitched percussion instruments:

- Timpani

- Marimba

- Xylophone

- Bells

Examples of non-pitched percussion instruments:

- Bass drum

- Cymbals

- Snare drum

- Woodblocks

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