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 Instruments of Percussion 1. The timbrel, a form of tambourine, a narrow hoop covered with a tightened skin, and struck with the hand on the Egyptian monuments are three kinds --the circular, the square, and another formed by two squares separated by a bar. 2. The drum (toph). Of this there were many varieties, some of them resembling modern drums. The Egyptians had along drum, of wood or copper, 2 1/2 feet long, resembling the tom-tom of India, and beaten by the hand. Another form was shaped like a cask with bulging centre, and was made of copper. It was of the same length as the other, but larger around, and was beaten with sticks. Another drum was more like our kettledrum; and one of these, the rabbins say, was placed in the temple court to the priests to prayer, and could be heard from Jerusalem to Jericho. 3. Bells (paanton), attached to the high priest's dress, and rung by striking against the knobs, shaped like pomegranates, which were hung near them. 4. Cymbals. The earliest cymbals were probably finger cymbals -small plates of metal fastened to the thumb and middle finger, and struck together. Afterward there were the large cymbals, played with both hands. 5. Systra (menaanim), 2Sa 6:5 there translated comets. The systrum was a carved bronze or copper frame, with a handle, in all from 8 to 18 inches long, with movable rings and bars. It was shaken with the hand, and the rings and bars made a piercing metallic sound by striking against the bronze frame. 6. The triangle (shalishim), 1Sa 18:6 a musical instrument (machol) used for accompanying the dance, and several times translated dancing. Ps 150:3,45 It was a metallic rim or frame sometimes with a handle and had small bells attached to it, or bars across on which were strung metallic rings or plates. It was held in the hand, and was played by the women at weddings and merry-makings. Wind Instruments
1. The syrinx, pandean pipe or bagpipe (ugab); translated "organ" in Ge 4:21 Either like the bagpipe, or a series of pipes from 5 to 23 in number, though usually only 7.
   CC.art 2. The horn,in the form of an animal's horn even when made of metal but originating in the use of the horns of cattle.
3. The trumpet (shophar) same as horn, 2. 4. The straight trumpet. (Temple Trumpet) 5. The flute (halil, meaning "bored through "), a pipe perforated with holes, originally made from reeds, but afterward of wood bone, horn or ivory. It was chiefly consecrated to joy or pleasure. 6. The flute, alluded to in Da 3:6 probably a kind of double flageolet. 7. The dulcimer, Da 3:5 a kind of bagpipe with two shrill reeds. The modern dulcimer is a triangular instrument strung with about 60 brass wires, and played upon with little sticks or metallic rods. It more resembles the ancient psaltery than the dulcimer of Da 3:5 --ED.) Jewish Prisoners Playing the Lyre
  The Children in the program learn about the tribes of Israel and how music played an important part to them even as they were lead to slavery) Jewish captives playing the Lyre as they are led away. The ten tribes of Israel were condemned by God for their rebellion and idolatry. God raised up an invincible army to plunder them, the ancient Assyrians. This sketch is from an actual discovery in the ruins of ancient Assyria, and shows Jewish prisoners being led away through a thick forest in the mountains. The Assyrian soldier is carrying a club, with bow and arrows. Notice the Hebrews have long tunics with bare feet, and one of them has his head uncovered. The distinct Jewish features are the peculiar haircut and short, thick beards. The Bible reveals that the Jews were compelled to play the Lyre as they were carried away. Notice also the Assyrians boots. The boots are reminiscent of the words of the Hebrew prophet Isaiah, 'the stamping warriors boot' relating to the ultimate destruction of all who would come against God's people (Isaiah 9:5). For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the songs of Zion. Psalm 137: Webmaster shalomtoyou321@aol.com More Instruments |
