Melodies of the Nile and Joyful Arts

Colorful Beats of Joy: Tambourines and Drums

You can't have a happy party or a giant festival without a strong beat that gets everyone excited to dance! The Pharaohs loved celebrations, so they made big drums and light, round tambourines out of wood and tightly stretched leather. Girls wore beautiful white dresses, held tambourines decorated with colorful ribbons, and tapped on them to set the rhythm for the dances. Every beat on the tambourine meant a high jump and a fun move, turning the streets into a carnival of happiness and laughter!

If you held a big drum at a huge festival, how many fast, continuous beats could you tap with your hand in ten seconds?

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