What does "idiophone" mean?

Any musical instrument that produces its sound by its own vibration (without any strings or membranes).

What is a synonym for "idiophone"?

Common synonyms include: battery, bell, bones, castanets, celesta, chime.

/ˈɪdi.əfoʊn/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
Any musical instrument that produces its sound by its own vibration (without any strings or membranes).

From idio- + -phone.