Mell Where did tambourines come from?
The origin of the tambourine is unknown, but it appears in historical writings as early as 1700 BC and was used by ancient musicians in West Africa, the Middle East, Turkey, Greece and India. The tambourine passed to Europe by way of merchants or musicians.
How are tambourines made?
It is made of a wooden or plastic frame, with pairs of small metal jingles set into its rim. These are known as “zils”. Traditional tambourines all have drumheads, that is a skin stretched across the top surface of the frame. Nowadays, some tambourines do not have drumheads.
When did the tambourine originate?
Tambourines were played in ancient Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome, especially in religious contexts, and they have long been prominent in Middle Eastern folk and religious use. Crusaders took them to Europe in the 13th century.
Where did the maracas originate?
Some historians, though, attribute the word’s origins to the Tupi people in pre-colonial Brazil. There are also ancient records of maracas in West Africa, where a Guinean legend describes a goddess who made a maraca out of a gourd and white pebbles.
Are maracas Hispanic?
Another great Spanish musical instrument is the maracas. These percussion tools are a small pair of enclosed shells usually made of calabash, gourd or coconut. Latin dances like salsa traditionally use this type of Spanish musical instrument. Maracas may have evolved from the Tupi language in Brazil called Ma-ra-kah.
Who invented maracas?
The maracas are believed to be inventions of the Tainos, they are the native Indians of Puerto Rico. It was originally made from the fruit of the higuera tree which is round in shape.
Is dancing a gift from God?
Dancing in the Spirit is a manifestation of the Holy Spirit in a believer. Psalm 149:3 tells us to “Praise His Name with the dance, with tambourine and lyre (string instrument)”. I offer my praise and worship to the Lord through dancing in the spirit. I don’t do it as part of a congregational worship.