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Idiophones > Friction Idiophones > Friction sticks > Sets of friction sticks > Sets of friction sticks with direct friction

Preferred term

131.21Sets of friction sticks with direct friction   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 direct friction. The instrument is formed of a set of sticks that are rubbed. Nail fiddle, nail piano, Stockspiele. (en)

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Notation

  • 131.21

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http://www.mimo-db.eu/HornbostelAndSachs/74

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