Triangle

Etymology and Alternative Spellings

Fr: triangle; Ger: Triangel; It: triangolo; Sp: triangulo

Construction

The triangle is made of hardened steel. It is a rod bent in the shape of a triangle which is how its name was derived. The modern orchestral triangle ranges from 4 to 10 inches on one side. The triangle is generally suspended by a thin string or wire which is typically attached to a traingle holder or clamp. the trianlge is then able to be struck with a triangle beater in order to get the desired sound.