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The '''yidaki''' is a ceremonial Indigenous [[Australia]]n instrument traditionally made from a eucalyptus tree hollowed by termites. As is the tradition of the Yolngu, only certain men are allowed to play this instrument. It is unfortunately misunderstood by Europeans, who falsely named it '''didgeridoo'''.
The '''yidaki''' is a ceremonial Indigenous [[Australia]]n instrument traditionally made from a eucalyptus tree hollowed by termites. As is the tradition of the Yolngu, only certain men are allowed to play this instrument. It is unfortunately misunderstood by Europeans, who falsely named it '''didgeridoo'''.
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+Players of the yidaki use a technique called '''circular breathing''', which is essentially when you continuously breathe out while sporadically breathing in. The yidaki produces a deep drone that accompanies ceremonial songs, alongside [[clapsticks]]. Other drone instruments include [[bagpipe]]s (one pipe), [[aulos]], and [[tanpura]].
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[[Category:Instruments]]
[[Category:Instruments]]