Trigono (instrument)

The trigono (Greek: τρίγωνο) is a kind of a Greek auxiliary percussion instrument with three angles. Trigono means in ancient Greek language three angles (tris gonies - τρεις γωνιες). It is made from steel. The trigono in Greek tradition is also used by the kids in Greece that are singing the carols. Similar names: kampanaki ("καμπανάκι"), simantron ("σήμαντρο"), skara ("σκάρα") or simantiri ( "σημαντήρι").

See also

• Greek musical instruments
• Greek folk music

References

• The trigono
• Traditional Greek instruments
• Musipedia: Τρίγωνο