EncyclopediaKilikalaska, ttirrikitia, kalakari

The kilikalaska is an indirectly struck idiophone.

Description of the instrument

When the thistle plant (Dipsacus fullonum) (astakardu-kardentxa) dries, removing the flower heads, a kind of trident or three-pointed fork is formed. Another twig of the same plant is taken, a hole is made in the middle, and it is inserted transversely into the central tooth of the trident.

Way of playing

The handle of the trident is held the two hands and it is turned to one side and the other. In this way, the cross-placed stick hits the teeth, thereby producing the sound.

History

Until recently, in the towns of La Barranca (Sakana) in Navarra and in northern Araba, children have used this type of sound toy. They are made in autumn, when these plants dry out, and that used to be the time to play them. Rhythmic patterns are ed when playing, although the most skilled were able to achieve interesting rhythmic games.

WORKSHOP

In autumn, when the thistle plant (astakardu-kardentxa) dries up, this sound toy can be made.

We extract the flower heads and a kind of pitchfork or trident is formed.

Another twig of the same plant is taken, a hole is made in the middle, and it is inserted transversely into the central tooth of the trident.

In the absence of a thistle plant, this type of instrument can be made with the twigs of other similar plants.

Kilikalaska made with hazel sprigs (JMBA Collection, 1073)

SOURCES

Bibliography

BELTRAN ARGIÑENA, Juan Mari. (1996). Soinutresnak euskal herri musikan. Hernani: Orain.