Africa

5 instruments

The oldest musical instrument after the human voice. Found in every culture on Earth. The ...

Originated in Africa, developed in Central America. Wooden bars with resonator tubes under...

Similar to marimba but with higher pitch and shorter resonators. The name means wood sound...

Also known as the thumb piano or mbira. Metal tines attached to a wooden board. Each tine ...

A hollowed log with slits cut into it. Found in Africa, Oceania, and Central America. Over...