percussion instruments [4]![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Group of instruments that are struck directly with the hands or with sticks, mallets, etc. to produce a sound.
triangle ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Instrument composed of a metal bar bent to form a triangle open at one end; the triangle is struck with a metal rod.
tambourine ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Instrument consisting of a wooden hoop covered with a membrane and fitted with jingles; it can be struck, brushed or shaken.
head ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Membrane struck with the palm or the thumb.
jingle ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Small cymbals that knock together when the tambourine is shaken.
bongos ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Instrument consisting of two small connected drums; they are usually struck with the hands.
sleigh bells ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
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 ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Series of small bells attached to a ribbon and used as accompaniment.
sistrum ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Instrument consisting of a frame with crossbars and attached metal disks that knock together when the instrument is shaken.
cymbals ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Instrument consisting of two metal disks that are struck together.
castanets ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Instrument composed of two shell-shaped pieces of wood held in one hand and struck together using the fingers.