Main Page | See live article | Alphabetical index A simple Japanese musical instrument, this consists of two pieces of hardwood or bamboo that are connected by a thin ornamental rope. Hyoshigi are used in traditional theaters in Japan to announce the beginning of a performance. The clappers are played together or on the floor to create a cracking sound. They are struck, slowly at first, then faster and faster. This article is from Wikipedia. All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.