DIDGERIDOO (68.104.25)
Australia
Aerophone

A simple trumpet used by the Aboriginal people of northern Australia, the didgeridoo is made from an irregular eucalyptus branch around 1 to 1.5m in length that has been hollowed by termites.  A mouthpiece made of beeswax sits atop the smaller end of the instrument, and its unique sound is made when the players vibrate their lips against the mouthpiece. The entire length of the instrument is usually decorated with designs. The didgeridoo is used to accompany singing and dancing in rituals as well as for entertainment.

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