What does an idiophone consist of?

An idiophone is a type of musical instrument that produces sound primarily by the vibration of its own material, without the use of strings or membranes. Common examples include bells, cymbals, marimbas, and xylophones. The sound is generated when the instrument is struck, shaken, or scraped, causing the body of the instrument to vibrate. Idiophones can be classified further based on how they produce sound, such as struck, shaken, or scraped idiophones.