rhythm band
music
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A rhythm band is typically composed of schoolchildren who play simple percussion instruments to learn basic coordination and music fundamentals. These instruments can include rhythm sticks, sleigh bells, or tambourines. Rhythm sticks themselves are usually a pair of plain or notched wood sticks that are struck or rubbed together to create percussive sounds, and they are commonly used by young children in rhythm bands. The term "rhythm band" was first used around 1943.12
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