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Record 1 2024-08-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • String Instruments
CONT

The ground harp, which exists exclusively in a small central section of Africa, recalls the springing snares of certain African hunters. A pit is covered with bark. Beside the pit a tall flexible rod is stuck into the earth and pulled way over by a string fastened from its end to the bark lid of the pit. The instrument is either struck or plucked, sometimes by several persons simultaneously.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de musique à cordes
DEF

Arc musical tenu vertical et posé sur une fosse creusée en terre et couverte d'écorce.

Spanish

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