Berimbau

Banjo

Name: Berimbau 

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Origin: Brazil

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Description: a bow strung backwards, with a gourd resonating chamber facing the player's stomach (Brazil).  

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Photo credit: Courtesy of Earthshaking Music.

Information Sources: World Music Portal 

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