Category
page 1Percussion instruments
percussion instrument
type of musical instrument that produces a sound by directly hitting it
sarronca
thumb|A sarronca.
The sarronca, zambomba, runcho or furruco is a traditional percussion musical instrument, more precisely a rubbed membranophone. It is typical of Portugal, Spain, where it usually accompanies villancicos, aguinaldos, and other popular songs. It is also used in traditional music in latin american countries such as Colombia or Venezuela.
Elathalam
thumb|right|An artist using Ilathalam
Elathalam, ilatalam or ilathalam is a musical instrument from Kerala in southern India. It is made completely of bronze and resembles a miniature pair of cymbals, played by holding one part in the left hand and banging the other cymbal against it. Although small in size, it is thicker than common cymbals, with a distinct chime.