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  2. African fiddle - Wikipedia

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    Luo orutu Luo orutu, or simply "orutu", [1] is the one-stringed fiddle [1] of East Africa. [2]It is typically accompanied by Nyatiti lyre, Bul drums, the Nyangile sound box, Ongeng'o metal rings, Asili flute, and the Oporo horn.

  3. Orutu - Wikipedia

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    The orutu is a one-stringed vertical fiddle originated in the pre-colonial societies of Western Kenya, especially amongst the Luo community. [1] In Luhya it's known as Ishiriri. The Luo had a strong tradition of stringed instruments and was famous for their skills with harps and lyres . [ 1 ]

  4. List of African musical instruments - Wikipedia

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    The following is a list of musical instruments from the Africa continent as well as their countries or regions of origin. ... (Uganda) African fiddle; African harp ...

  5. Goje - Wikipedia

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    The goje (the Hausa name for the instrument) is one of the many names for a variety of one or one-stringed fiddles from West Africa, played by groups such as the Yoruba in Sakara music and west African groups that inhabit the Sahel. Snakeskin or lizard skin covers a gourd bowl, and a horsehair string is suspended on bridge.

  6. List of musical instruments by Hornbostel–Sachs number: 321.31

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    This is a list of instruments by Hornbostel–Sachs number, covering those instruments that are classified under 321.31 under that system. These instruments are also known as spike lutes . These instruments are made of a resonator and string bearer that are physically united, with strings in parallel to the sound table and a handle which is ...

  7. List of string instruments - Wikipedia

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    Africa (regional): Hhajhuj (Sentir) (North Africa) Kibangala (Gabusi) (East Africa) Kora (West Africa) Kwitra (Kouitra) Loutar (Central North Africa) Nngoni (West and Central Africa) Oud arbi (Northern Africa) Ramkie (Southern Africa) Albania: Qiftelia; Šargija; Sharki (Sharkia) Algeria: Kwitra; Mondol (Mandole) Argentina: Guitarrón Argentino ...

  8. Fiddle - Wikipedia

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    A fiddle is a bowed string musical instrument, most often a violin. [1] It is a colloquial term for the violin, used by players in all genres, including classical music . Although in many cases violins and fiddles are essentially synonymous, the style of the music played may determine specific construction differences between fiddles and ...

  9. Category:African musical instruments - Wikipedia

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