Kebero
Double-headed hand drum used in Ethiopia, Eritrea and Sudan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A kebero (Amharic and Tigrinya: ከበሮ) is a double-headed, conical hand drum used in the traditional music of Eritrea, Sudan and Ethiopia. A piece of animal hide is stretched over each end of the instrument, thus forming a membranophone. A large version of the kebero is also used in Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox Christian liturgical music, while smaller versions are used in secular celebrations.[1] The kebero is primarily used in weddings, funerals and other ceremonies. The instrument is made from the hollowed out section of a tree trunk and then hard particles[clarification needed] are inserted into it. The shell is then covered with two cow leather membranes, so that one can be tuned higher than the other. A kebero is also used in a worship called wereb. It is mostly done in Eritrea and Ethiopia.
![]() A kebero drum in a conical shape, with ends firmed by animal hide | |
Percussion instrument | |
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Classification | Membranophone |
Related instruments | |
Hand drum |
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