The iya ilu, or mother drum, is considered the lead instrument in the ensemble. This instrument is considered the most important drum by the Yoruba, who call it iya, literally, "the mother." It is played in almost any situation that requires music, mimicking spoken Yoruba speech tones.

2024年10月4日 · This instrument is considered the most important drum by the Yoruba, who call it iya, literally, "the mother." It is played in almost any situation that requires music, mimicking spoken Yoruba...

This instrument is considered the most important drum by the Yoruba, who call it iya, literally, "the mother." It is played in almost any situation that requires music, mimicking spoken Yoruba speech tones.

Title: Dundun (iya ilu) Date: 20th century. Geography: Nigeria. Culture: Yoruba. Medium: Wood, cloth, hide, metal. Dimensions: L. 18 3/4 × Head diam. 11 1/4 in. (47.6 × 28.5 cm) Classification: Membranophone-double-headed / waisted drum. Credit Line: Gift of Herbert J. Harris, 1986. Object Number: 1986.467.4

Iya'lu dundun (drum) This instrument is considered the most important drum by the Yoruba, who call it iya, literally, "the mother." It is played in almost any situation that requires music, mimicking spoken Yoruba speech tones.

2018年9月23日 · Iya Ilu: In term of size, Iya Ilu is the biggest of the Dundun drums. If it is placed on the shoulder of an adult, it may reach to the waist. It is the only talking drum that is decorated with ‘saworo’ [small bells]. If you have seen Tunde Kelani’s Saworo Ide, Iya Ilu is that big drum that featured prominently in the movie. Iya Ilu as its ...

A more portable version of the dundun is more popularly used in urban social music. This is called the gangan. It also has a complete family of iya ilu and omele just like the dundun family. It is common to mix drums from these two size categories. The dundun has a bigger and deeper sound than the gangan.

2018年9月23日 · Iya Ilu: In term of size, Iya Ilu is the biggest of the Dundun drums. If it is placed on the shoulder of an adult, it may reach to the waist. It is the only talking drum that is decorated with ‘saworo’ [small bells]. If you have seen Tunde Kelani’s Saworo Ide, Iya Ilu is that big drum that featured prominently in the movie. Iya Ilu as its ...

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The Iya-Ilu is the largest dual membrane drum which belongs to the bata family. Manufactured and supervised by a Traditional King’s artisans, this Iya-Ilu bata boasts the highest quality materials and craftsmanship.