scalatympani
Scalatympani refers to a musical instrument invented by composer and percussionist Todd Mee. It is a large, pitched percussion instrument designed to produce a wide range of tonal colors and percussive effects. The instrument typically features a series of large metal resonators, often resembling oversized tuning forks or metal bars, mounted on a frame. These resonators are struck with mallets, similar to a vibraphone or glockenspiel, to produce distinct pitches.
The unique aspect of the scalatympani lies in its construction and the resulting sonic palette. The resonators
The scalatympani is not a standard orchestral instrument and is more often found in contemporary music compositions