Definitions
- A percussion instrument that is often used in music performances, especially in folk or traditional music. - Used to add rhythm and texture to a song or music piece. - Played by shaking or hitting the instrument with the hand or a stick.
- A percussion instrument that produces sound by shaking it. - Used in various music genres, such as Latin, jazz, and pop. - Can be made of different materials, such as wood, plastic, or metal.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are percussion instruments.
- 2Both produce sound by shaking them.
- 3Both are used in music performances.
- 4Both can add rhythm and texture to a song or music piece.
- 5Both can be played by hand or with a stick.
What is the difference?
- 1Shape: Tambourines are typically round with jingles or metal discs attached to the frame, while shakers can have various shapes, such as cylindrical, egg-shaped, or hourglass-shaped.
- 2Sound: Tambourines produce a jingling or rattling sound, while shakers produce a softer and more subtle sound.
- 3Materials: Tambourines are usually made of wood or plastic with metal jingles, while shakers can be made of various materials, such as wood, plastic, or metal.
- 4Usage: Tambourines are often used in folk or traditional music, while shakers are used in various music genres, such as Latin, jazz, and pop.
- 5Playing technique: Tambourines can be played by hitting or shaking the instrument, while shakers are only played by shaking them.
Remember this!
Tambourine and shaker are both percussion instruments that produce sound by shaking them. However, they differ in shape, sound, materials, usage, and playing technique. Tambourines are typically round with jingles and produce a jingling or rattling sound, while shakers can have various shapes and produce a softer and more subtle sound. Tambourines are often used in folk or traditional music, while shakers are used in various music genres, such as Latin, jazz, and pop.
