An Ekwe is an Igbo traditional musical instrument. The ekwe is a slit drum with rectangular slits in the surface and a hollow interior. The ekwe is made out of wood, most commonly a log or a section of one. The ekwe comes in a variety of sizes and designs; the size is determined according to the purpose. An ekwe can be used for traditional cultural events, or it can be used for music. The ekwe is also used as a type of talking drum communicating, in the past, with others at long distances. Ekwe players use different rhythms for different purposes, from celebrations to emergencies.[1]

Ekwe
Ekwe also known as Wooden Gong by AID Project
Percussion instrument
Classification Slit drum
Related instruments
Drum

References

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  1. ^ "IGBO MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS". Umunna.org. Retrieved 19 April 2021.