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Didjeridus

Scope note

Australian end-blown, straight natural trumpets of more or less conical bore, traditionally consisting of a hollowed eucalyptus or bamboo branch over 3 feet in length, stripped of outer bark and often decorated with totemic symbols; played by men, standing or seated on the ground, employing a complex technique involving lip vibration, tongue movements, voiced sounds, circular breathing, and changing the shape of the mouth cavity.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000212481

Broader Terms used

<end-blown trumpets>

Equivalent Terms used

didjeridu

Created

13yrs ago

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