Friction idiophone


A formal sub-classification of idiophones that are comprised of two objects that are rubbed together to create friction that produces sound. These instruments have discernible pitch and are often solo instruments. Friction Idiophones instruments include:

See also idiophone; percussion instruments.

Also concussion idiophone; friction idiophone; percussion idiophone; plucked idiophone; scraped idiophone; shaken idiophone; rattle idiophone; stamped idiophone; stamping idiophone.

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