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Q: Is mbira a idiophone
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What are the other two names for a mbira?

Likembe, Mbila, Thumb piano, Mbira Huru, Mbira Njari, Mbira Nyunga Nyunga, Karimbao or Kalimba


What is an mbira?

An array mbira is a variety of plucked lamellophone, a Western musical instrument, an adaptation of the African mbira.


What is an African mbira made of?

the African mbira is made of wood and metal


What country created the mbira?

The mbira is an instrument native to the Shona people of Zimbabwe, Africa.


When was the Mbira invented?

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What is the classification for a solid instrument that produces sound when it is hit scraped or struck?

Idiophone is the classification for a solid instrument that produces sound when it is hit scraped or struck.


Where does sound come from on a mbira?

Sound on a mbira comes from its metal keys or tines being plucked with the thumbs or fingers. The keys are attached to a wooden soundboard that amplifies the vibrations produced when they are plucked, creating the distinct sound of the mbira.


Is the electric guitar an idiophone?

It can be considered as an idiophone because you strike the strings inside it to make the strings vibrate and produce sound. Because it contains strings it is mainly classified as a chordophone.


What is an African thumb piano?

mbira


How many prongs are on the mbira?

25


What definition is used to categorize instruments into the classification of idiophone?

An idiophone must not use any mechanical means to create sound. An example of an idiophone is a xylophone. The metal of the xylophone vibrates to create sound.


What has the author Paul Franklin Berliner written?

Paul Franklin Berliner has written: 'The soul of Mbira' -- subject(s): Musical instruments, Mbira