Talk:Masenqo
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Importance
editI agree with mid-importance. Like the krar, it's an iconic instrument for Ethiopian storytelling and traditional music, and probably these two are the most familiar traditional Ethiopian instruments. There are more than 10 traditional instruments but many of the obscure ones are played only in very limited areas, by specific ethnic groups. Badagnani 22:26, 17 August 2006 (UTC)
- True. Don't forget the begena (very important) and washint (important, but less so), and to a lesser degree the kebero. Those with limited geographic extent can probably be labeled as "low importance," though. Feel free to assess other articles, Badagnani. We have a long way to go! — ዮም | (Yom) | Talk • contribs • Ethiopia 22:29, 17 August 2006 (UTC)
The problem with the begena is that so few people play it as compared to 100 years ago. It was nice, however, to hear it used so prominently in Haile Gerima's film Adwa, which I've just had the chance to see for the first time. The washint is similar to end-blown flutes in neighboring countries so I wouldn't say it's as emblematic of Ethiopian culture. But I like them all. Badagnani 22:38, 17 August 2006 (UTC)
I'm not sure if it is precise to call de masenqo an instrument classified as a "bowed lute". As far as I recall, the lute family are PLUCKED chordophones, not bowed. Could anyone confirm me if I'm mistaken? Thanks... JG. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Garciajorge (talk • contribs) 20:19, 9 February 2009 (UTC)
Chera wata/chira wata
editShouldn't the Tigrinya=language equivalent of this instrument from Tigray be mentioned: the chera wata/chira wata? 173.89.236.187 (talk) 20:01, 5 June 2016 (UTC)