Silnyen
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The silnyen is a Tibet
an percussion instrument in the form of a cymbal
with a small or no central boss. The silnyen is struck by horizontal movement and is used in Buddhist rites.
Tibet
Tibet is a plateau region in Asia, north-east of the Himalayas. It is the traditional homeland of the Tibetan people as well as some other ethnic groups such as Monpas, Qiang, and Lhobas, and is now also inhabited by considerable numbers of Han and Hui people...
an percussion instrument in the form of a cymbal
Cymbal
Cymbals are a common percussion instrument. Cymbals consist of thin, normally round plates of various alloys; see cymbal making for a discussion of their manufacture. The greater majority of cymbals are of indefinite pitch, although small disc-shaped cymbals based on ancient designs sound a...
with a small or no central boss. The silnyen is struck by horizontal movement and is used in Buddhist rites.