Trapezoid
Trapezoid shaped bowls have a wide flat bottom and straight inner slop[ed sides. The artistic style includes many straight exterior lines and inner circles. When made, all have a thin outer facing rim, however some ancient examples have this feature, along with the artwork worn off. They range in size from 4 to 8 inches with tones starting at Middle C. Thick, small older ones can go as high as 1000 Hz
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Frequency {Hz}
Hz is the number of vibrations per second. It is exactly correlated with notes and octaves [see the translate box below]. Each octave is a doubling of Hz. A2= 110 Hz A3= 220 Hz A4= 440 Hz A5 = 880 Hz. Middle C is 261.4 Hz
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Really thick bowls tend to be the oldest types. ** Thin bowls are sometimes easier to play off the rim. ** Thicker bowls generally are higher tone than thinner ones of the same size.
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Thick - more metal on top than the bowl's thickness *** Wide - rim extends into the center of the bowl *** Broad - rim extends quite far (generally very old and rare pieces) *** Outer facing - rim extends to the exterior of the bowl *** Lines - one or more etched lines (requires skill and attention by the artist) *** Artistic - rim etching other than lines, usually circles or dots *** Crushed - very old style where the rim is pounded into the bowl for a combination of added width and wrinkling.
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Showing 18 results
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Unusual trapezoidal bowl with 7 inner circles. Bright penetrating strike tone with a subtle overtone. Excellent sustain
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Large Trapezoid with elaborate art. Intensely complex initial sound resonant with a touch of emptiness that simplifies to two tones
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Large extra thick trapezoid with extensive art. Complex multiple layers of that haunting / hollow large trapezoid sound. Good rim play
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Mid-Size Trapezoid with sharp artwork all around and a thick rim. Solid and even high frequency soundscape with good sustain, no rim play
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Mid sized Trapezoid with extensive artwork. Dark original patina. Short lived high tone soundscape, premium harmony. Basic rim play
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Small thick trapezoid with a rare inscription. Intense super high fundamental tone and overtone Short sustain. Basic wood rim play
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Small thick trapezoid with original patina. Super high fundamental with a brief next higher overtone. Short sustain. Basic rim play
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Small straight sided trapezoidal bowl with internal hammermarks and broad rim. Fluttering strike tone which becomes solid. Good sustain
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Straight sided trapezoidal bowl with 7 worn circles. Rapidly fluttering strike tone and metallic steady overtone. Lots of character.
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Mid-Size extra-thick trapezoid with sharp artwork. Fluttering high tone and strong super high overtone clearly play together. OK sustain
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Huge thick Trapezoid style with great artwork. Woo-woo fundamental tone with a trace of cowbell like flavor. Good longevity and harmony
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Compact Trapezoid with the usual broad rim and etching. High frequency flutter. Not so much longevity, good harmony. Basic rim play
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Bowl Type:
Octaves:
Octaves:
Low tones - 2 and 3Mid tones - Octave 4High tones - Octaves 5 and 6
Notes:
Size:
Size:
Widest diameter in Inches
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Price:
Frequency {Hz}
Frequency {Hz}
Hz is the number of vibrations per second. It is exactly correlated with notes and octaves [see the translate box below]. Each octave is a doubling of Hz. A2= 110 Hz A3= 220 Hz A4= 440 Hz A5 = 880 Hz. Middle C is 261.4 Hz
Note | Octave Range:
Note | Octave Range:
Use this option to view a range of notes. Don't combine with other note filters.
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Bowl Thickness:
Bowl Thickness:
Really thick bowls tend to be the oldest types. ** Thin bowls are sometimes easier to play off the rim. ** Thicker bowls generally are higher tone than thinner ones of the same size.
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Weight:
Weight:
in pounds
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Special Rim Type:
Special Rim Type:
Thick - more metal on top than the bowl's thickness *** Wide - rim extends into the center of the bowl *** Broad - rim extends quite far (generally very old and rare pieces) *** Outer facing - rim extends to the exterior of the bowl *** Lines - one or more etched lines (requires skill and attention by the artist) *** Artistic - rim etching other than lines, usually circles or dots *** Crushed - very old style where the rim is pounded into the bowl for a combination of added width and wrinkling.
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