Steelpan

Steelpan
Percussion instrument
Other names	Steel drum, pan
Classification	Percussion
Hornbostel–Sachs classification	111.241.12, 111.241.22; (Gongs with divided surface sounding different pitches, Sets of gongs with divided surface sounding different pitches)
Developed	1880–1937
Playing range
	A1–F#6

The steelpan (also known as a pan or steel drum) is a musical instrument originating in Trinidad and Tobago. Steelpan musicians are called pannists.

In 1992, the steelpan was declared Trinidad and Tobago’s national instrument by Prime Minister Patrick Manning.^[1] This helped turn the steelpan into a source of national pride and cultural identity, recognized both locally and internationally.^[1]

In 2023, the United Nations General Assembly declared August 11 as World Steelpan Day.^[2]^[3] The following year, the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago officially recognised the steelpan as the country's national instrument.^[4]

^ ^a ^b Sylvester, Meagan; Alfonso, Fabien; McDowell, Heather (2013). "An era re-visited: Trinidad & Tobago's Indigenous Calypso Music--first recordings, first live performances, first music publishing, and first recordings on film from 1900-1950". ARSC Journal. 44 (2).
^ "World Steelpan Day".
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^ Wilkinson, Bert (9 July 2024). "Trinidad finally names steelpan as national instrument". Caribbean Life. Retrieved 20 August 2024.

[:1-1] Sylvester, Meagan; Alfonso, Fabien; McDowell, Heather (2013). "An era re-visited: Trinidad & Tobago's Indigenous Calypso Music--first recordings, first live performances, first music publishing, and first recordings on film from 1900-1950". ARSC Journal. 44 (2).

[2] "World Steelpan Day".

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[4] Wilkinson, Bert (9 July 2024). "Trinidad finally names steelpan as national instrument". Caribbean Life. Retrieved 20 August 2024.

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