+An idiophone is a [Musical Instrument](/wiki/musical_instrument) that creates [sound](/wiki/sound) through the vibration of its own material, rather than by strings, membranes, or air. It is among the oldest and most widespread instrument types, from simple rattles to complex gongs found across cultures.
+## See also
+- [Chordophone](/wiki/chordophone)
+- [Membranophone](/wiki/membranophone)
+- [Aerophone](/wiki/aerophone)
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