Membranophones: The djembe

 

djembe

A non-Western membranophone is a djembe.  Djembes are goblet-shaped hand drums, with a carved hardwood body.  The head of a traditional djembe is created from animal skin (most commonly, goatskin), which is stretched across the body and secured by a rawhide, intestine, or sinew. 

 

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Djembe Players

Photo(s) Attribution
Description:djembe drum, djembe players
Source: thinkstock, wikimedia

Audio Attribution
Description: Sound sample of a djembe at medium pitch
Source: Wikimedia - Michi Henning


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