How do you call a musical instrument that is popular in Jamaica? It looks like a metal bowl and it's played with a stick (similar to the ones drummers use). I've heard some Christmas songs with that instument being used in the background. Also, I heard this instrument in some reggae songs. I think part of the name might be "____ cans" but I'm not sure. Does anybody know what is the name of that instrument?
2006-10-21 10:48:27 · 20 answers · asked by cassie86 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
made of old oil containers, used as drums in reggae called steeeldrums or steelpans
2006-10-21 10:55:14 · answer #1 · answered by cheyenne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my life I'm had at least a dozen instruments that I've played very well or played around with and didn't play so well and the only one that I ever gave a personal name to was the used tenor sax I bought back in the 70s. She was (and still is) Miss Sophie Conn and she's the only one that I've kept all these years. (Not that it's related in some weird way but it seems like every car or truck I've ever owned and driven I've given personal names to.) EDIT: When I was married we had a baby grand that both my wife and I simply called 'Baby.' That was the piano's nickname. I'm not sure who first gave it that name but I don't count this because I never considered that piano a personal instrument. It was bought for her use. EDIT 2: I liked the name Sophie because of Sophie Tucker. Conn is the brand name of the sax. And right now I’m driving Cherokee Kitty, a ferocious female feline of a Jeep with an attitude. I also have an antique VW van named Cliburn.
2016-03-17 05:18:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steel Drums
2006-10-21 10:50:15 · answer #3 · answered by bama37 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steel Drum
2006-10-21 10:50:54 · answer #4 · answered by misskate12001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steel Drums
2006-10-21 10:49:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Steel Drum is the name of the instrument, used to make calypso and other music. Look up on yahoo search or google.
2006-10-21 10:52:46 · answer #6 · answered by marianne_whitehead 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steel drums.
2006-10-21 10:50:22 · answer #7 · answered by Rowan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's called a steel drum, actually.
2006-10-21 10:50:20 · answer #8 · answered by Lady Ettejin of Wern 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're called Steel Drums
--This is the actual answer.
2006-10-21 10:50:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think you are thinking of a steel drum.
2006-10-21 10:56:10 · answer #10 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋