The Triangle: a musical instrument

The triangle, which belongs to percussion part in classical music, is an instrument from Asia, consisting of a cylindrical steel curved rod, affecting the shape of an equilateral triangle (hence its name) open to one of its corners. The triangle is suspended from a rope and beaten with a stick of wood or metal. Its sound is very clear and distinct and you can listen to it in the entire orchestra. There are a variety of triangles which are fitted with bells.