Algolian ceremonial music was a type of music originating from Algolian culture. It is performed on an instrument consisting of a series of hanging chimes which are struck with small hammers. (TNG episode: "Ménage à Troi") While being treated in sickbay aboard the USS Enterprise in 2381, Arandis compared the sounds of the medical monitors and equipment surrounding her to Algolian ceremonial music. (TNG novel: Losing the Peace)