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Amharic · Amhara, Ethiopia, Ethiopia, Africa

Masenqo

Chordophone (bowed)Fiddle

Bibliography

Bebey, F. (1999). African Music: A People’s Art. Chicago Review Press.

LanguageAmharic

MacrofamilyAfro-Asiatic

ISO Codeamh

City / RegionAmhara, Ethiopia

CountryEthiopia

ContinentAfrica

FamilyChordophone (bowed)

Instrument TypeFiddle

Entry AuthorsLucas James

Coordinates11.3494, 37.9785

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