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[[File:Udu sound.ogg|thumb|Sound of plastic, or fiberglass Udu]] |
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The ”kim-kim” or ”’Udu”’ is a plosive [[aerophone]] (in this case implosive) and an [[idiophone]] of the [[Igbo people|Igbo]] of [[Nigeria]]. In the Igbo language, ”ùdù” means ‘vessel’ or ‘pot’.<ref name=”:0″>{{Cite journal |date=1999-10-01 |title=Rhythm & beauty:jazz |journal=Choice Reviews Online |volume=37 |issue=2 |pages=37–0844-37-0844 |doi=10.5860/choice.37-0844 |doi-broken-date=1 July 2025 |issn=0009-4978}}</ref> This is a [[hand percussion]] instrument and it is one of the most important instruments in [[Igbo music]]. |
The ”kim-kim” or ”’Udu”’ is a plosive [[aerophone]] (in this case implosive) and an [[idiophone]] of the [[Igbo people|Igbo]] of [[Nigeria]]. In the Igbo language, ”ùdù” means ‘vessel’ or ‘pot’.<ref name=”:0″>{{Cite journal |date=1999-10-01 |title=Rhythm & beauty:jazz |journal=Choice Reviews Online |volume=37 |issue=2 |pages=37–0844-37-0844 |doi=10.5860/choice.37-0844 |doi-broken-date=1 July 2025 |issn=0009-4978}}</ref> This is a [[hand percussion]] instrument and it is one of the most important instruments in [[Igbo music]]. |
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Latest revision as of 02:28, 11 December 2025
Musical instrument of the Igbo of Nigeria
The kim-kim or Udu is a plosive aerophone (in this case implosive) and an idiophone of the Igbo of Nigeria. In the Igbo language, ùdù means ‘vessel’ or ‘pot’.[1] This is a hand percussion instrument and it is one of the most important instruments in Igbo music.
Early Udu drums were simply water jugs with an additional hole and were played by Igbo women for ceremonial purposes.[2] Legend says that the Udu drum was made accidentally because a punched hole was on the side, making it useless. Instead of throwing it away, the owner started to drum it.[3]
Usually, the Udu is made of clay. Sometimes, the ashes of relatives are used to make them too,[1] but it also can be made out of plastic or glass. Today it is widely used by percussionists in different music styles.
The Udu is played in two primary ways: it is either placed on the lap or secured to a stand using duct tape.[3] The player produces a bass sound by quickly striking the larger hole.[4] Various pitches can be achieved by adjusting the hand position over the smaller upper hole. Additionally, the body of the instrument can be played using the fingers, creating a diverse range of sounds.[5]
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