dactylotheca

/dæktɪˈlɒθiːkə/

Definitions

1. noun

A box or case on the fingers, typically made of wood or other materials, used for holding and playing small percussion instruments, especially in folk music.

“The traditional dance ensemble used a dactylotheca to add rhythmic accompaniment to their performance.”

Synonyms

  • fingerbox
  • percussion box

Antonyms

  • silence
  • stillness