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Word: timpani (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
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...serving as the conductor," says one of his featured players, Matthew Modine. "It created a tremendous amount of pressure because you have to understand where you're at, when you come in, and what your role is. It's like a musician standing in front of these two big timpani drums. All he may have to do is hit them two times, but there's a tremendous potential for missing his cue and throwing everything off." Says Altman: "These parts aren't found in everyday movies. Here, suddenly, the actors can really create a character and play the moment, without...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Heart of American Darkness | 10/4/1993 | See Source »

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