The temir komuz is a Kyrgyz jaw harp and is made from iron. It is a subtle instrument made of iron which is popular among the Kyrgyz and other Turkic people living in Central Asia. Archaeological discoveries date back variants of the temir komuz to 6000 BCE. The instrument can play up to an octave span, is popular amongst children …

Ghungroo are ankle bells commonly used in traditional and classical Indian dance as a way of drawing the audience’s attention to the unique and graceful footwork of the dancers. The anklet of bells produce varied pitches depending on the metallic composition and size and can be made from 50 up to 200 bells. The other names that this instrument are …

Chau gongs are made from copper and zinc and date back to the Western Han Dynasty. Traditionally, chau gongs were used to clear the way for important officials and marches. Sometimes the number of strokes on the gong were used to announce the rank of the official. In this way, two officials meeting unexpectedly on the road would know before …