akadindas

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Scope note
Xylophones of the Ganda of Uganda, consisting of 17 (formerly 22) wood slabs set on two banana trunks and held in position by two shoulders carved on the underside of the slabs. They require up to six players and are traditionally associated with royalty.
akadindas
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024