Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Components (hierarchy name)
4. components (objects parts)
5. [components by specific context]
6. sound device components
7. percussion instrument components
8. percussion beaters

Anotations

Scope note:

Tongues of metal or wood in various types that are components of open bells which produce the sound by striking the side of the instrument; generally they take the form of a rod, or of a ball or pellet attached to a cord.