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Idiophone facts for kids

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Triangle instrument
A triangle is an example of an idiophone

An idiophone is a type of musical instrument that makes sound from the material of the instrument itself. They do not use reeds, strings or resonators. Most percussion instruments that are not drums are idiophones. Idiophones make their sound by hitting, rubbing or shaking. Drums are not idiophones. Neither are stringed instruments. Examples of idiophones include the triangle, wood block, maracas, bell, and gong.

Images for kids

  • 5 Leaf Kouxian

    A kouxian, a plucked idiophone

  • Bell Plates (from LA Percussion Rentals)

    Set of bell plates, range C2–E4, a struck idiophone (played with mallets) or friction idiophone (bowed)

  • Latin jazz clave percussion sticks

    Claves (foreground), a struck idiophone

See also

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