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Chopi timbila xylophone motif illustration

MOZAMBIQUE · MUSIC

Chopi timbila xylophone

What it means: Intergenerational cooperation and community life through music.

Timbila ensembles combine wooden xylophones of different sizes with gourd resonators. Masters, apprentices and players of different ages perform together, while songs record events and address social concerns.

Often chosen for: Luck, joy & celebration · Friendship & connection · Curiosity, creativity & wonder

Respectful use: Original instrument illustration only. Repertoire, lyrics, recordings and specific performances require permission. Actual instruments also need sustainable-material checks; artwork and maker rights remain separate.

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Sources: [1] ich.unesco.org

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