percussion instruments [4]

Group of instruments that are struck directly with the hands or with sticks, mallets, etc. to produce a sound.

triangle

Instrument composed of a metal bar bent to form a triangle open at one end; the triangle is struck with a metal rod.

metal rod

Steel rod used to strike the triangle.

tambourine

Instrument consisting of a wooden hoop covered with a membrane and fitted with jingles; it can be struck, brushed or shaken.

head

Membrane struck with the palm or the thumb.

jingle

Small cymbals that knock together when the tambourine is shaken.

bongos

Instrument consisting of two small connected drums; they are usually struck with the hands.

sleigh bells

Set of hollow metal pieces with a free-moving steel ball inside; they are tied to a ribbon and used as accompaniment.

set of bells

Series of small bells attached to a ribbon and used as accompaniment.

sistrum

Instrument consisting of a frame with crossbars and attached metal disks that knock together when the instrument is shaken.

cymbals

Instrument consisting of two metal disks that are struck together.

castanets

Instrument composed of two shell-shaped pieces of wood held in one hand and struck together using the fingers.