frottoir
Noun
Meaning
frottoir (plural frottoirs)
Synonym of rubboard
Examples
A frottoir is played with a stroking instrument (usually with spoon handles or a pair of bottle-openers) in each hand.
In Zydeco bands, the frottoir is usually played with bottle openers, to make a louder sound.
Conversely, the frottoir (zydeco rubboard) dispenses with the frame and consists simply of the metal ribbing hung around the neck.
In a 4-beat measure, the frottoir will be stroked 8 to 16 times.