Frame drums in the medieval Iberian Peninsula

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Iconographic and literary sources reveal the widespread use of two types of handheld frame drums on the medieval Iberian Peninsula: a round drum with parchment on one side and a square drum with parchment on both sides. The terms "tympanum" in Latin, "pandero" and "adufe" in Castilian, and "bandair" and "duff" in Iberian Arabic referred to these instruments. Numerous sources indicate that they were played for rhythmic accompaniment in various musical contexts and also served as symbols representing deeper meanings. Comparing medieval data with contemporary music traditions shows that these frame drums have persisted largely unchanged in rural Iberia, the culturally related Maghreb, and Latin America. This continuity supports the conclusions drawn from primary sources through observations of live traditions. Dr. Mauricio Molina examines the medieval Iberian frame drum from four perspectives: organological, to study construction and historical materials; socio-anthropological, to place the drums in their social context; symbolic, to understand their transformation into cultural symbols; and performative, to reconstruct playing techniques. Through this multidisciplinary research, Dr. Molina provides a comprehensive study of medieval Iberian frame drums, highlighting their musical and symbolic significance in the region.