The talking drum, played by Yoruba musicians, is called what?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Dundun
- Step 1: It has an hourglass shape and can imitate speech. Step 2. It is squeezed with cords to change the pitch. Answer: Dundun. Why not the others: Djembe is a West African hand drum, bata is a double-headed drum, and kora is a harp-lute.
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