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
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Central Sierra Miwok: ''țakáț'a''
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Chukchansi
The Yokuts (previously known as MariposasPowell, 1891:90–91.) are an ethnic group of Native Americans native to central California. Before European contact, the Yokuts consisted of up to 60 tribes speaking several related languages. ''Yokuts ...
: ''tá-wit''
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Chumash: ''wansak''
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Hupa
Hupa (Yurok language term: Huep'oola' / Huep'oolaa = "Hupa people") are a Native American people of the Athabaskan-speaking ethnolinguistic group in northwestern California. Their endonym is Natinixwe, also spelled Natinook-wa, meaning "Peopl ...
: ''kinah¬dun-ts’e:y’''
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Maidu: ''pak'papa''
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Mutsun: ''sallik''
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Northern Paiute
Northern may refer to the following:
Geography
* North, a point in direction
* Northern Europe, the northern part or region of Europe
* Northern Highland, a region of Wisconsin, United States
* Northern Province, Sri Lanka
* Northern Range, a r ...
: ''hau tsavaiya''
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Northern Pomo: ''hay bit’abit’aka''
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Plains Miwok: ''taka'tta''
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Serrano: ''pă-how-it''
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* Tongva: ''araawkewe''
* Tubatulabal: ''ka*ba.ba.ynis't''
* Western Mono: ''anawataki'inu''][
* Wintu: ''lasasus''][
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See also
* Clapper
Clapper or Clappers may refer to:
Miscellaneous
*Clapper, part of a bell
*Clapper (musical instrument), consisting of two pieces of wood struck together
*Clapper bridge, an ancient form of bridge
*Clapper Post, urban postal service of Vienna (XVI ...
* Clapstick
* Indigenous music of North America
References
Stick concussion idiophones
Native American music
Music of California
American Indian musical instruments
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