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Ogbo ngelenge is an idiophone used by the igbo people of Nigeria. Mostly found among the Isuochi of modern day Anambra state and Mbaise people in modern day Imo state . Ngelenge is cut out from a tree , called osisi ogirishi (ogirishi tree). The instrument is played by hand, made of tuned wooden…
Sound classification The Ichaka is made of gourd or calabash loosely covered with beads. When tapped or shaken it produces a rattling sound to compliment other instruments. When you shake an Ichaka, the beads force the walls of the gourd to vibrate, which is what makes it an idiophone. How it’s Made: The Ichaka The…
Sound classification: Igba is a membranophone, which means they produce sound from a vibrating stretched membrane. Igba (Cylinder-drum) is a piece of hollow wood covered at one end with animal hide held down tight with metal fasteners. An Igba can be as small as 7 inches or as tall as 3 feet. For the…
OKIKE is a curved ivory colored music instrument made from elephant tusks or large horn of an Elephant. With an opening by the side and an opening at the edge for producing sound as air is forced through it. It is carried by the ọzọ titled men in Igbo communities. History And Significance Of Okike…
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