#archaeomusic

This bizarre bone rattle stick is based on a medieval find from Vestfold, Norway.  ( Reconstruction: Åke Egevad - Ph. Jens Egevad )

The sound of it seems really appropriate to celebrate Halloween. 

Tympanum. Like the other instruments before, this is a  Percussion instrument used mostly on religious ceremonies, normally with the Symbalum. 

It does not have myth, but is known to be original from Greece, even thougt the Etruscs also use it.

Crotala. Has a Percussion instrument it was used mostly in religious ceremonies and always played in pairs.

Is known for being a greek instrument that the romans adopted.

Symbalum. It’s also a Percussion instrument and just like the Sistrum it was a instrument used in every possible occasion, however it was use most often in religious ceremonies

Sistrum. This instrument is a Percussion instrument and it was used in every possible occasion.

Is originally from Egypt, however it doesn’t seem to have a myth or a story.

Roman Tuba. It’s also an Etruscan instrument that the romans adopted and it was used mostly by the military too, however it was noticed to be part of funerals and solemn sessions.