didjeridus

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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.
didjeridus
Accepted term: 06-May-2024