RIO DE JANEIRO — At a classical orchestra, a conductor's raised hands often means ... Percussionists play instruments known the world over — snare and bass drums — but also traditional local ...

bass drum, cymbals, tambourine, xylophone and many others. These are all played by hitting, tapping or scraping the instruments. The conductor stands at the front of the orchestra and directs the ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — At a classical orchestra, a conductor’s raised ... play instruments known the world over — snare and bass drums — but also traditional local instruments like the ...