TympanonThe tympanon was a hand drum, that is similar in shape to the modern tambourine. It was primarily played by women. This instrument was used not only for producing music, but also in religious ceremonies. Such religious ceremonies included the Bacchanalia. The player of the tympanon would hold it in her left hand, while she drummed on it with the finger tips of her right hand.
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Krotalon / KymvalonThe krotalon/kymvalon was a castanet like instrument, constructed of two "shells" made from either wood or metal. The ones made from wood are called krotalon, and the ones made of metal are kymvalon. They were primarily played by women, and were not played as rapid as one would play with castanets today. They were used to keep the rhythm of the dancers.
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Seistron
The seistron is a rattle like object, that was found in 1964 by G. Sakellarakis. This ancient percussion instrument was typically made from wood, clay, or metal, or even a combination of these materials. Just like a modern day rattle, the player would shake the seistron and the discs secured on rods between the sides of the instrument would then create a vibration and sound.
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