Crotales - Revision history

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Technique

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	=== Grips ===		=== Grips ===
	=== Stroke Style/Type ===		=== Stroke Style/Type ===

			=== Video Demonstrations ===
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	== Manufacturers ==		== Manufacturers ==
	[[Zildjian]]<br/>		[[Zildjian]]<br/>

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	== Etymology and Alternative Spellings == <~~!-- Include alternative spellings, other languages, historical terms. For each name you add, create a new page with a redirect link. ie in the "Pauken" page input~~: ~~#REDIRECT~~ [[~~Timpani~~]] ~~This will redirect a search for "Pauken" to the Timpani page. --~~>		== Etymology and Alternative Spellings ==
			[[Antique Cymbals]] <br/>
			Greek: [[Crotalon]]<br/>

	== Construction ==		== Construction ==
			Crotales are a percussion instrument consisting of small, tuned metal discs arranged in a chromatic scale. Each disc, or cymbal, is made of a thick bronze alloy and produces a bright, bell-like sound when struck. They are typically arranged in two octaves, although some sets may extend beyond this range. Crotales resemble small cymbals but are played more like a glockenspiel or keyboard percussion instrument.

	== History ==		== History ==
			Crotales have a long and varied history, with their origins tracing back to ancient civilizations. Though the modern instrument is a product of orchestral refinement, its roots extend to ancient cultures where small metal cymbals and tuned percussion instruments were used for religious, ceremonial, and musical purposes.

			The earliest known predecessors of crotales can be traced to Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, dating back to at least the first millennium BCE. In Ancient Greece, instruments similar to crotales, known as “kymbala,” were used in religious ceremonies and festivals. These early forms of crotales were typically small bronze cymbals, played either by striking them together or with sticks.

	== Sticks, Mallets, Beaters ==		== Sticks, Mallets, Beaters ==
			Crotales can be played using a variety of techniques. Musicians typically use hard mallets, which bring out the instrument’s sharp, clear tones. Soft mallets can be used for a more subdued sound. Additionally, players sometimes bow the edge of a crotale with a double bass bow to produce an eerie, sustained ringing sound.
	== Technique ==		== Technique ==
			The playing technique is an essential part of how crotales function. The most common method involves striking the discs with hard mallets, producing an immediate and piercing sound. Players can also use softer mallets to create a more mellow effect. Bowing the edge of the crotale with a violin or bass bow creates a long, sustained tone that sounds almost electronic in nature, adding an eerie, ethereal effect to the music.
	=== Grips ===		=== Grips ===
	=== Stroke Style/Type ===		=== Stroke Style/Type ===

	== Manufacturers ==		== Manufacturers ==
			[[Zildjian]]<br/>
			[[KolBerg]]<br/>
			[[Sabain]]<br/>
			[[Paiste]]<br/>
	== Retailers ==		== Retailers ==
			[[Rythmes]]<br/>
			[[Thomann]]<br/>

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	== References ==		== References ==
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References

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== Etymology and Alternative Spellings == 
== Construction ==
== History ==
== Sticks, Mallets, Beaters ==
== Technique ==
=== Grips ===
=== Stroke Style/Type ===
== Manufacturers ==
== Retailers ==
== See Also ==
== References ==
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