Noisemaker
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A noisemaker is something intended to make a loud noise, usually for fun. The word may refer to:
In music:
- Air hornAir hornThe air horn is a device designed to create an extremely loud noise. It is usually composed of a pressurized air source coupled to a horn through a valve which allows the device to be turned on and off. Air horns have been installed on large semi-trailer trucks, fire trucks, and some ambulances for...
, a device composed of a pressurized air source coupled to a horn, designed to create an extremely loud noise - FireworksFireworksFireworks are a class of explosive pyrotechnic devices used for aesthetic and entertainment purposes. The most common use of a firework is as part of a fireworks display. A fireworks event is a display of the effects produced by firework devices...
, such as firecrackers, bottle rocketBottle rocketA bottle rocket is a very small skyrocket. A typical bottle rocket consists of a rocket engine attached to a stabilizing stick. The user can place the stick in an empty bottle , and ignite the rocket engine; the mouth of the bottle guides the stick, stabilizing the rocket in its first moments of...
s, bang snaps and others - Party hornParty hornA party horn, also known as a blow-out, blower, noisemaker or a squeaker, is a horn formed from a paper tube, often one that is flattened and rolled into a coil, and which unrolls when blown into, producing a horn-like noise. Modern variations have a plastic mouthpiece, which prevents the swift...
, a paper tube often flattened and rolled into a coil, which unrolls when blown into, producing a horn-like noise - RatchetsRatchet (instrument)A ratchet, also called a noisemaker , is an orchestral musical instrument played by percussionists. Operating on the principle of the ratchet device, a gearwheel and a stiff board is mounted on a handle, which can be freely rotated...
, an orchestral musical instrument played by percussionists. See also derkachDerkachThe derkach is a Ukrainian version of the rattle.The derkach is occasionally used in Ukrainian folk instrument orchestras, but is usually found as a child's toy. The derkach was made by taking a piece of rounded hard wood and cutting teeth into it. Another piece of wood is joined to this with a...
and rapachRapachThe rapach is a larger version of the derkach. Rapachs are used by churches in the Prešov region of Slovakia by ethnic Ukrainians instead of bells during Easter.-Sources:*Humeniuk, A. Ukrainski narodni muzychni instrumenty, Kiev: Naukova dumka, 1967...
. - Siren (noisemaker)Siren (noisemaker)A siren is a loud noise making device. Most modern ones are civil defense or air raid sirens, tornado sirens, or the sirens on emergency service vehicles such as ambulances, police cars and fire trucks. There are two general types: pneumatic and electronic....
- VuvuzelaVuvuzelaThe vuvuzela , also known as lepatata Mambu , colloquially known in South Africa as "Moerstripper", is a plastic horn, about long, which produces a loud monotone note, typically around B3 . Some models are made in two parts to facilitate storage, and this design also allows pitch variation...
, a plastic horn that produces a loud monotone note
In music:
- Noise Maker, Gigi D'Agostino'sGigi D'AgostinoLuigino Celestino Di Agostino , better known by his stage name Gigi D'Agostino, is an Italian DJ, remixer and record producer...
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