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1.

Give brief definition for the following types of Ethiopian folk music and
explain their significance in the society.

Yebaelat Zefenoch Songs that are sung during various festivals . This song gives a
highlight to the celebration.

ingurguro In this category, they communicate things in an informal way that is


related to complaints and personal Mourning is included. Political content is
usually reflected in this category.

Shilela: song connected with bragging and boasting against the enemy and recounting heroic deeds in
an exaggerated manner. shilela reminds them of their purpose and reason for fighting.

Mezmur A song specific to school, and sung by students at assemblies or special occasions.The rhythm
in school songs help children to improve their memory and tighten thought patterns which can then be
applied in other school work.

2. List the types of Ethiopian traditional musical instruments according to the 4


categories instruments. (use images to show the instruments)

Chordophones

Masinqo

The Masinqo is a traditional Ethiopian single-stringed bowed instrument, commonly used in


Ethiopian music. The Masinqo is made up of a long, curved neck and a resonating chamber,
which is usually made of wood, and a single horsehair string that is stretched across the length
of the instrument. The musician plays the Masinqo by using a bow, which is also made of
horsehair, to play the single string of the instrument. The musician uses their fingers to press
the string onto the neck of the instrument to change the pitch and create a melody.
Krar

A Krar is a traditional Ethiopian musical instrument that resembles a small lyre or harp. It has a
bowl-shaped body made of wood or animal hide, and a long, curved neck with six or eight
strings stretched across it. The strings are typically made from animal gut or nylon and are
plucked with the fingers or a plectrum.

Begena

The Begena is a traditional Ethiopian musical instrument that is often used in religious and
spiritual contexts. It is a large, stringed instrument that resembles a cross between a harp and a
lyre, with a deep, resonant sound.

The Begena has a long, curved neck that is attached to a large, round wooden base. It has ten
strings, which are made of animal gut and are plucked with the fingers. The strings are tuned to
produce a deep, resonant tone, and the instrument is played by striking or plucking the strings
with the fingers while holding the instrument in the lap.
Aerophones

Washint

Washint is an end-blown wooden flute originally used in Ethiopia.

The washint can be constructed using bamboo, wood or other cane, and increasingly flutes of
metal and plastic tubes can be seen. Varieties exists in different lengths and relative fingerhole
placement, and a performer might use several different flutes over the course of a performance
to accommodate different song types. It generally has four finger-holes, which allows the player
to create a pentatonic scale.

Embilta

Embilta flutes have no finger holes, and produce only two tones, the fundamental and a fourth
or fifth interval. These may be metal (generally found in the north) or bamboo (in the south).
The Konso and other people in the south play fanta, or pan flutes.
Idiophones

Tsinasil

Tsinasil is a musical instrument that produces a jingling sound when shaken. Tsinasil is used in
the Ethiopian Orthodox Church as a liturgical instrument during the services and processions. It
is made of metal disks threaded on two rods, and sometimes has an inscription engraved on the
sides.

Membranophones

Kebero

Kebero is a traditional Ethiopian percussion instrument that is commonly used in various


cultural and social contexts. It is a large, cylindrical drum that is made from a hollowed-out tree
trunk, with animal skin stretched tightly over both ends.

Kebero is played with the hands, and


the drummer strikes the drumhead
in a rhythmic pattern to create its
distinctive sound.
nagarit

The nagarit, played with a curved stick, is usually found in a secular context such as royal
functions or the announcement of
proclamations, though it has a liturgical
function among the Beta Israel.[5] The
Gurage and certain other populations
in the lowlands commonly play the
atamo, a small hand drum sometimes
made of clay.

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