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For Membranophones, It is a stretched membrane such as an animal skin that vibrates which produces sounds. Examples of membranophones are Drums,Timpani,etc.

For Idiophones it is the vibration of the whole instrument as a whole which produces sound. Examples of idiophones are Shakers,Cowbells, Cymbals,etc.

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