The Koudounia (Greek: κουδούνια), are bell-like percussion instruments. Most often, they are made from copper and upon playing (that is, hitting them with a stick) they give out a special ringing sound. Originally the koudounia had been used as an amulet which protected the animals from evil spirits. Later, the koudounia became an auxiliary musical instrument.
See also
- Greek musical instruments
- Greek folk music
References
- Koudounia, the origin of auxiliary instrument
- Musipedia: Kουδουνια
- The koudounakia
- History of koudhounia
Greek musical instruments
Ancient | String | Lyre | - Barbiton
- Chelys
- Kithara
- Phorminx
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Harp | - Epigonion
- Magadis
- Sambuca
- Trigonon
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Percussion | Membranophones | |
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Idiophones | - Koudounia
- Stamna
- Trigono
- Zilia
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