Study the illustration of the kora and read the accompanying description in Worlds of Music, p. 129-131. According to the source of vibration that creates the instrument’s sound what major classification does the instrument fall under? Why? How would you describe the instrument in your own words? (Descriptions may vary.)
What will be an ideal response?
• The kora is classified as a chordophone because strings vibrate to create the instrument's sound.
• The kora is a 21-stringed harp-like instrument with the strings pulled over a bridge (a piece of notched wood similar to violin's bridge). The neck passes straight through a skin-covered resonator.
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