A clapper stick (also clap-stick or split stick rattle) is a traditional idiophone common among the indigenous peoples of California. It is traditionally constructed by cutting the branch of an elderberry tree, hollowing it out, and partially splitting the branch in two. It is used to keep time and accompany singers and dancers. Many are now made of bamboo, which do not require hollowing.
Names in indigenous California languages
Central Sierra Miwok: țakáț'a Chukchansi: tá-wit Chumash: wansak Hupa: kinah¬dun-ts’e:y’ Maidu: pak'papa Mutsun: sallik Northern Paiute: hau tsavaiya Northern Pomo: hay bit’abit’aka Plains Miwok: taka'tta Serrano: pă-how-it Tongva: araawkewe Tubatulabal: ka*ba.ba.ynis't Western Mono: anawataki'inu Wintu: lasasus Yuki: al-lah-chi'-mah
See also Clapper Clapstick Indigenous music of North America
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