Lyötävä
Lyötävä is a Finnish word that translates to "percussive" or "striking" in English. It refers to musical instruments that are played by being struck, hit, or scraped. This broad category encompasses a vast array of instruments found in cultures worldwide.
The defining characteristic of a lyötävä instrument is the sound produced by direct physical impact. This can
Beyond these common examples, the category extends to include instruments played by scraping, such as the güiro,