osirigi
Yoruba
editPronunciation
editNoun
editòsírìgì
- (Ifẹ, Ekiti) a small to medium-sized single-headed cylindrical drum. It is closely associated with the palace and court of the Ọọ̀ni of Ifẹ̀, and is primarily played during festivals.
- (Ifẹ, Ekiti) a type of music consisting of the playing of the òsírìgì drum, accompanied by metal gongs.
Derived terms
edit- olósírìgì (“osirigi drummers or musicians”)