Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Sound Devices (hierarchy name)
5. sound devices (equipment)
6. sound modifying devices

Additional parents:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Components
4. components
5. components by specific context
6. sound device components
7. mirlitons

Anotations

Scope note:

Sound modifying devices which incorporate mirlitons set in vibration by the human voice, and used to disguise the voice of the user; in Africa they are often employed in the context of masquerades, ceremonies, and rituals.