Koudounia

The Koudounia (Greek: κουδούνια), are percussion musical instruments, like bells. They are made from copper. When someone play with them, they could give a ringing sound. Originally the koudounia, used by people like an amulet which were protected the animals from the evil spirits. The koudounia later, became an auxiliary musical instrument.

See also

• Greek musical instruments
• Greek folk music

References

• Koudounia, the origin of auxiliary instrument
• Musipedia: Kουδουνια
• The koudounakia