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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #33463 Short Drums
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You will hear a recording about a topic. At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep. Select the correct option to complete the recording.

Transcript:

Drums can be divided according to shape. Some of the types are tubular vessel and frame drums. One of the most common tubular drums is the long drum. A lot of long drums are cylindrical. They have the same diameter from top to bottom, like this Polynesian drum. This drum was carved from a length of tree trunks and has a single skinhead for vessel drums. We have the kettle drum. Kettle drums have a single membrane stretched over a pot or vessel body vessel. Drums come in a variety of sizes, from the very large drums of africa to the very compact and portable drums, like this one from hawaii. The third type I want you to see is the frame drum. A frame drum consists of one or two membranes stretched over a simple frame, which is usually made of thin.
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Option 2: "wood"

Explanation: The text indicates that the frame drum is usually made of a simple frame, which is typically made of 'thin' material. Given the context of drums, 'wood' is a logical and common material for constructing frames, making this option the correct choice.

Option 1: "iron"

Explanation: The text discusses drums and their materials, but 'iron' is not mentioned or implied as a material used for frame drums. Instead, the text specifies that the frame is usually made of 'thin' material, which does not align with iron.

Option 3: "plastic"

Explanation: While plastic could be a material for drums, the text does not mention it in relation to frame drums. The focus is on traditional materials, and 'plastic' does not fit the context of the description provided.

Option 4: "glasses"

Explanation: The term 'glasses' is irrelevant in the context of drum construction. The text does not discuss any materials related to glasses, making this option incorrect.

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