Bro (instrument)

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The bro

The bro is a traditional musical instrument of the Ba Na, Xơ Đăng, Êđê, Gia Rai people and Giẻ Xtiêng peoples of the Central Vietnam Highlands.[1] It is played in a similar manner to the chordophone used in the music of Madagascar.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Play the World: The 101 World Instrument Primer: Page 35 Randy Raine-Reusch -"The bro is the tube zither of the Ede people of the Central Highlands of Vietnam."
  2. ↑ "The bro is played in a similar manner to the Malagasy jejy vaotavo, and both probably share a common origin in the fretted stick zithers of India. Playing the Bro. The bro is held horizontally between the thumb and fingers of both hands, with the ..."


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