Ogene is a style of Igbo music consisting of, and taking its name from, the ogene instrument, which is a large metal bell. [1] . The Ogene instrument has historically been made by the Igbo people of Nigeria. It is one of the most important metal instruments of the people.

2025年2月6日 · The ogene is a traditional metal gong widely used by the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria. It serves as both a musical instrument and a tool for communication. Traditionally, it is made from iron or bronze and is struck with a wooden or metal stick to produce a sharp, resonant sound.

Igbo music (Igbo: Egwu nkwa ndi Igbo) is the music of the Igbo people, who are indigenous of the southeast region of Nigeria. Most of Igbo music is lively, energetic, and spontaneous, which produces a wide range of sounds that allow the Igbo people to incorporate music into practically every aspect of their everyday lives.

The large metal bell gong has immense significance in igbo music. The instrument is hollow with a flat conical shape and struck with a stick. The iron body and wooden stick provides a distinctive sound common to ethnic igbo music.

2019年6月13日 · This study is geared towards discovering the communicative significance of Ogene music in the traditional Igbo society. Ogene (metal gong) as an instrument is one of the most popular musical ...

2020年11月6日 · In the ancient Igbo culture, Ogene is considered an instrument of war which is used to rouse the adrenaline of the warriors. The sound of Ogene charges the heart of the warriors, and through the rhythm emanating from the gong, the warriors go into battle courageous and resolved to defeat the enemy.

2023年1月24日 · The Ogene instrument is the traditional gong of the Igbo people. It is a metal bell historically made by the Igbo people of Southeast Nigeria, with its origin traced to Achi in Enugu State and Awka in Anambra State.

2024年12月19日 · Traditional Igbo music encompasses a wide variety of instruments to achieve different sounds and purposes. These include: Udu: A clay pot drum that produces deep, resonant tones when struck or played with water. Ogene: A metal gong commonly played to keep rhythm in ensembles. Ichaka: Rattle from gourds containing seeds or pebbles.

Ogene is the most important piece of metal instrument in Igbo music. Ogene was originally made from bronze, but are now made from common metals in recent years. Modern Ogene made from metal is lighter compared to earlier designs from bronze. Ogene is shaped like elongated bell that comes in single or double.

2021年4月10日 · Ogene is a style of Igbo music that derives its name from the ogene instrument. Historically, the music is associated with the Igbo masquerade cult and can be traced to Achi in Enugu State and Awka in Anambra State.