How does the percussion family make vibration?

The percussion family produces sound through vibration caused by being struck, shaken, or scraped. Instruments like drums create vibrations when their membranes or surfaces are hit, while marimbas and xylophones generate sound when their solid bars are struck with mallets. The vibrations travel through the air, creating sound waves that we perceive as music. Each instrument’s unique materials and construction affect the pitch and tone of the vibrations produced.