Английская Википедия:Bolon (musical instrument)
The bolon (Шаблон:Lang-bm)[1] or M'Bolon is a traditional harp played in Mali, as well as Guinea.[2] It was notably played in hunting ceremonies or before a battle, to rouse warriors' valor.[3] It was also used by the Jola in Gambia for accompaniment for men's choruses.[4] Among other string instruments played in Guinea, the bolon is the oldest.[3]
The bolon is a three-stringed instrument, constructed from a large calabash covered by unshaven goat skin, and a bow-shaped neck.[3] When playing, it is placed between the legs with the strings facing the musician. In addition to plucking the strings, the musician also hits the calabash as if playing a drum.[1]
References
Шаблон:Commons category Шаблон:Reflist
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite magazine
- ↑ Mande Music: Traditional and Modern Music of the Maninka Page 77 Eric Charry - 2000 "Bolon . The bolon is played by several peoples in West Africa, including Maninka, Fulbe, Senufo. Susu, and Kissi (map 3, plate 4). Nowadays it is a rare instrument in its traditional setting, but it is often played in national ballets and in a variety of
- ↑ 3,0 3,1 3,2 Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ Stone, Ruth M., ed. "West Africa: An Introduction." Garland Encyclopedia of World Music Volume 1: Africa. New York: Routledge, Array. 458-86. Music Online: The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music. Web. 29 Sept. 2016.
