Composer

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Albert W. Ketèlbey

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

:

Orchestral

Compose Date

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1926

Average_duration

:

4:35

'Jungle Drums' is a popular orchestral piece composed by British composer Albert W. Ketèlbey. The piece was composed in 1923 and premiered in the same year. It is a part of Ketèlbey's larger work, 'In a Persian Market', which was composed in 1920. 'Jungle Drums' is a single movement piece that is approximately four minutes long. The piece is characterized by its use of percussion instruments, particularly the tom-tom drums, which give the piece its distinctive jungle-like sound. The piece also features a prominent use of brass and woodwind instruments, which add to the overall intensity of the piece. The piece begins with a slow, ominous introduction that gradually builds in intensity. The percussion instruments are introduced early on, and they play a prominent role throughout the piece. As the piece progresses, the tempo increases, and the brass and woodwind instruments become more prominent. The piece reaches its climax with a frenzied section that features a rapid drumbeat and a cacophony of brass and woodwind instruments. Overall, 'Jungle Drums' is a highly evocative piece that conjures up images of a wild and untamed jungle. The use of percussion instruments, particularly the tom-tom drums, gives the piece a primal and tribal feel, while the brass and woodwind instruments add to the overall intensity of the piece. The piece has remained popular over the years and has been used in numerous films and television shows.

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