Clapper

This clapper instrument dates back between 2000 and 3000 years in ancient Egypt. The clapper's upper portion is depicted in the photograph, and it once had a handle attached to it. A clapper is exactly what it sounds like; it consists of two devices that, when crushed together, produce a sound similar to that made when we clap our hands. Two long, solid pieces make up the object, and when they are knocked together, the sound is produced. They are simple to make and play instruments that are found in many different civilizations all over the world. Clappers come in a variety of shapes and are available in a wide range of materials. The most typical material is wood, but other options include metal and ivory. This instrument has existed in many forms all over the world, for example, Aboriginal people in Australia have used two boomerangs and Hawaiians have used small rocks (ili ili) to create a similar sound.

Clappers were among the first percussion instruments used in Ancient Egypt, and they were employed in ceremonies, funerals, and banquets. One variation of the inflated plastic clapper is the plastic "thundersticks" that have recently gained popularity at sporting events.