Adjalin
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The adjalin is a type of zither
native to Benin
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It consists of a rectangular form constuctred of bamboo branches, tied together with raffia.
It is used in the traditional music of Benin, particularly in public festivals and rituals.
Zither
The zither is a musical string instrument, most commonly found in Slovenia, Austria, Hungary citera, northwestern Croatia, the southern regions of Germany, alpine Europe and East Asian cultures, including China...
native to Benin
Benin
Benin , officially the Republic of Benin, is a country in West Africa. It borders Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east and Burkina Faso and Niger to the north. Its small southern coastline on the Bight of Benin is where a majority of the population is located...
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It consists of a rectangular form constuctred of bamboo branches, tied together with raffia.
It is used in the traditional music of Benin, particularly in public festivals and rituals.