• Movement to rhythm is ancient……… ancient instruments would have been  percussive.
• Finger cymbals are used in celebrations and ceremonies.
• Finger cymbals were used in the bronze age.
• Used in middle eastern music, they are synonymous with belly dancing.
• Zills in Turkish and sagats in Arabic.
• They have various sounds depending on their metal content.
• Played with rings, claps or taps.
• Played with varying  rhythmic patterns.
• Played by dancers as an accompanier to the music.