IDIOPHPONE: Term applied to instruments that produce sounds from the material of the instrument itself without the assistance of reeds, strings, or other externally applied resonator.

An idiophone produces sounds by one of the following methods (Examples):

1. Concussion Idiophone striking together two objects capable of vibration (Bones, Spoons, Claves, Cymbals, etc)

2. Friction Idiophones rubbing the vibrating object (Glass Harmonica, Musical Saw, etc.)

3. Percussion Idiophones striking the vibrating object with a mallet, hammer, stick or other non-vibrating object (Wood Block, Bell, Gong, etc.)

4. Plucked Idiophone plucking a flexible tounge (Jew's Harp, Thumb Piano, Music Box, etc.)
5. Rattle Idiophone shaking the vibrating object (Maracas, Pellet Bells, etc.)

6. Scraped Idiophone scraping the vibrating object with a stick or other non-vibrating object (Ratchet, Güiro, Washboard, etc.)

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