Goge

Chordophone (bowed)Single-String ViolinMultiple instruments

LanguageGbagyi

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codegbr

City / RegionNiger State, Suleja Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyChordophone (bowed)

Instrument TypeSingle-String Violin

ContentStorytelling, Other

ProductivityCan convey tone

Current StatusRarely practiced

Entry AuthorsAkpos Veronica and Elena Oh

Coordinates9.1701, 7.1861

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