The temple block is a percussion instrument originating in China, Japan and Korea where it is used in religious ceremonies.
Its sound is similar to that of the wood block, although temple blocks have a darker, more "hollow" timbre.
Performances were held at the Bowery on the temple block.
The arrangement requires temple blocks to be used as the sound of the clock which is heard throughout the number, except for a brief section in the middle.
Main Street was originally known as East Temple because it ran along the east side of the temple block.
No, the temple blocks were made here and then transported there by another party.
In music, a skull is a wooden percussion instrument similar to a wood block or temple block.
Hugh used a great variety of instruments in teaching, and students played on autoharps, temple blocks, marimbas, gongs, to mention a few.
Founder Michael Wadada performs on this album with koto, piano, acoustic guitar, temple blocks, percussion and vocals.
Playing in the style of the 1920s, using woodblocks, temple blocks, and even the musical spoons.