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idiophone

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idiophone [ˈɪdɪəˌfəʊn]
n
(Music / Instruments) Music a percussion instrument, such as a cymbal or xylophone, made of naturally sonorous material
idiophonic  [ˌɪdɪəˈfɒnɪk] adj


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Idiophones are instruments constructed of solid material that vibrates.
Why does this instrument belong in the idiophone family?
The "torso" is hollowed out so that it forms an idiophone that can be played by beating the cylinder with a round stick.
 
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