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An entertainment is any activity which provides a diversion or permits people to amuse themselves in their leisure time. | An entertainment is any activity which provides a diversion or permits people to amuse themselves in their leisure time. | ||
== Musical Instruments == | == Musical Instruments == | ||
| − | === Intaki | + | === Intaki Clacker === |
A traditional Intaki musical instrument, the clacker consists of two flat pieces of lightweight material, loosely bound at one edge. When that end is held and the other end swung forward, the instrument produces a sharp clashing sound. | A traditional Intaki musical instrument, the clacker consists of two flat pieces of lightweight material, loosely bound at one edge. When that end is held and the other end swung forward, the instrument produces a sharp clashing sound. | ||
Given the scarcity of wood in space, the instrument today is often made from plastic or other polymer variants. More complex variants have lights or chemicals inset in the material that can make the clackers do anything from reflecting light to taking on an eerie glow, or even emitting sparks. | Given the scarcity of wood in space, the instrument today is often made from plastic or other polymer variants. More complex variants have lights or chemicals inset in the material that can make the clackers do anything from reflecting light to taking on an eerie glow, or even emitting sparks. | ||
It's not at all uncommon for older siblings to frighten their younger relatives by sneaking up at them in the dark of night, rattling their clackers like some red-eyed beast of myth snapping its jaws.filth.[http://wiki.eveonline.com/wiki/Intaki_Clackers] | It's not at all uncommon for older siblings to frighten their younger relatives by sneaking up at them in the dark of night, rattling their clackers like some red-eyed beast of myth snapping its jaws.filth.[http://wiki.eveonline.com/wiki/Intaki_Clackers] | ||
| + | === Singing Staff === | ||
| + | A traditional musical instrument of the Vheriokor peoples, the singing staff is made from a few tightly-wound strings attached to a small staff. It is today played only ceremonially, and those proficient in its use are rare. | ||
| + | The instrument is fitted over a pole, strings on one side and staff on the other, and then drawn diagonally across the pole's surface, eliciting soft monotones. The staffs themselves are usually made from ivory or some other type of bone. Some of these latter types are preferred, for it is said that they have an extra tone that can be heard only when one plays a song of sadness and loss. | ||
| + | While there exist plenty of poles specifically designed for this instrument, technically just about anything will do: a metal stand, a chair leg, or even, if the strings are wound tightly enough, a human appendage.[http://wiki.eveonline.com/wiki/Singing_Staff] | ||
Revision as of 16:45, 4 November 2009
An entertainment is any activity which provides a diversion or permits people to amuse themselves in their leisure time.
Musical Instruments
Intaki Clacker
A traditional Intaki musical instrument, the clacker consists of two flat pieces of lightweight material, loosely bound at one edge. When that end is held and the other end swung forward, the instrument produces a sharp clashing sound. Given the scarcity of wood in space, the instrument today is often made from plastic or other polymer variants. More complex variants have lights or chemicals inset in the material that can make the clackers do anything from reflecting light to taking on an eerie glow, or even emitting sparks. It's not at all uncommon for older siblings to frighten their younger relatives by sneaking up at them in the dark of night, rattling their clackers like some red-eyed beast of myth snapping its jaws.filth.[1]
Singing Staff
A traditional musical instrument of the Vheriokor peoples, the singing staff is made from a few tightly-wound strings attached to a small staff. It is today played only ceremonially, and those proficient in its use are rare. The instrument is fitted over a pole, strings on one side and staff on the other, and then drawn diagonally across the pole's surface, eliciting soft monotones. The staffs themselves are usually made from ivory or some other type of bone. Some of these latter types are preferred, for it is said that they have an extra tone that can be heard only when one plays a song of sadness and loss. While there exist plenty of poles specifically designed for this instrument, technically just about anything will do: a metal stand, a chair leg, or even, if the strings are wound tightly enough, a human appendage.[2]