String instrument | |
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Classification | harp-lutes |
Hornbostel–Sachs classification |
323-5 (Acoustic instruments which have a resonator as an integral part of the instrument, in which the plane of the strings lies at right angles to the sound-table; a line joining the lower ends of the strings would be perpendicular to the neck. These have notched bridges. Sounded by the bare fingers) |
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The bolon ( Bambara: ߓߐ߬ߟߐ߲) [1] or M'Bolon is a traditional harp played in Mali, as well as Guinea. [2] It was notably played in hunting ceremonies or before a battle, to rouse warriors' valor. [3] It was also used by the Jola in Gambia for accompaniment for men's choruses. [4] Among other string instruments played in Guinea, the bolon is the oldest. [3]
The bolon is a three-stringed instrument, constructed from a large calabash covered by unshaven goat skin, and a bow-shaped neck. [3] When playing, it is placed between the legs with the strings facing the musician. In addition to plucking the strings, the musician also hits the calabash as if playing a drum. [1]
String instrument | |
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Classification | harp-lutes |
Hornbostel–Sachs classification |
323-5 (Acoustic instruments which have a resonator as an integral part of the instrument, in which the plane of the strings lies at right angles to the sound-table; a line joining the lower ends of the strings would be perpendicular to the neck. These have notched bridges. Sounded by the bare fingers) |
Related instruments | |
The bolon ( Bambara: ߓߐ߬ߟߐ߲) [1] or M'Bolon is a traditional harp played in Mali, as well as Guinea. [2] It was notably played in hunting ceremonies or before a battle, to rouse warriors' valor. [3] It was also used by the Jola in Gambia for accompaniment for men's choruses. [4] Among other string instruments played in Guinea, the bolon is the oldest. [3]
The bolon is a three-stringed instrument, constructed from a large calabash covered by unshaven goat skin, and a bow-shaped neck. [3] When playing, it is placed between the legs with the strings facing the musician. In addition to plucking the strings, the musician also hits the calabash as if playing a drum. [1]