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An introduction to percussion instruments and the use of the rhythmic sounds they produce.

Traces the development of percussion instruments through various cultures, discussing jingles, rattles, gongs, and drums.

Introduces and describes the percussion instruments, including the drums, the cymbals, and the xylophone.

Presents an introduction to the different things one can bang to make music, in simple text with illustrations, including information on drums, cymbals, a xylophone, and a triangle.

Color photographs and text introduce young readers to the xylophone.