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Classification
  
percussion

Hornbostel–Sachs classification
  
(membranophone)

Other names
  
Swesche, Swasher, Sueschoour, Suescher, Swash, Suesche, Sivasche

The swasche, also spelled swesche, swasher, sueschoour, suescher, swash, suesche, and sivasche, was a type of drum used in Scotland for various purposes, to call attention to an announcement or event, but also as an accompaniment to sports events and military formations. It is perhaps of Swiss origin.

References

Swasche Wikipedia