One of the few percussion instruments known to the
ancient world:
A
percussion instrument consisting of two hollow pieces of
shell,
wood, or
metal in various forms; clappers. The krotala were used like
castanets, to keep the
rhythm of the dancers, especially in honor of
Cybele and
Dionysius. They were usually fastened one on each hand.
From
Mickey Hart's
Drumming at the Edge of Magic