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Idiophones > Friction Idiophones > Friction sticks > (Individual) friction sticks

Preferred term

131.1(Individual) friction sticks   Link to MIMO collections

Definition

  • The substance of the instrument itself, owing to its solidity and elasticity, is made to vibrate and radiate sound by friction. The instrument consists of an individual friction stick. Sandpaper blocks. (en)

Broader concept

Notation

  • 131.1

URI

http://www.mimo-db.eu/HornbostelAndSachs/72

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