Ekwe
Igbo musical instrument From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
An Ekwe is an Igbo traditional musical instrument. The ekwe is a slit drum with rectangular slits in the surface and a hollow interior. The ekwe is made out of wood, most commonly a log or a section of one. The ekwe comes in a variety of sizes and designs; the size is determined according to the purpose. An ekwe can be used for traditional cultural events, or it can be used for music. The ekwe is also used as a type of talking drum communicating, in the past, with others at long distances. Ekwe players use different rhythms for different purposes, from celebrations to emergencies.[1]
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Ekwe also known as Wooden Gong by AID Project | |
| Percussion instrument | |
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| Classification | Slit drum |
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| Drum | |
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