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Noisemaker

A noisemaker is something intended to make a loud noise, usually for fun. They are popular with children as toy musical instruments. They can be perfectly included in loud rhythm bands and in the music education for young children.

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Some noisemakers: Soprano and alto recorder head joints (bottom left), pea whistle (center) and very loud LP 281 maracas (top) source ↗

A noisemaker is something intended to make a loud noise, usually for fun. They are popular with children as toy musical instruments. They can be perfectly included in loud rhythm bands and in the music education for young children.1

Instruments or devices commonly considered "noisemakers" include the:

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  1. Lucas, Robert W. (2007). Creative learning : activities and games that really engage people. J. Wiley & Sons. pp. 30, 33, 46. ISBN 9780787987404.
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