music instruments (gourd instruments)

Gourd instruments are musical tools made from hollowed or dried gourds, a type of large fruit. Artists creatively adapt gourds into instruments like drums, resonators, or stringed devices by shaping, hollowing, or attaching strings and other components. Their natural sound qualities produce warm, resonant tones, often used in traditional music worldwide. Examples include the berimbau from Brazil, which combines a gourd resonator with a bow, and various African thumb pianos with gourd resonators. Gourd instruments showcase resourcefulness in using natural materials, blending craftsmanship with musical expression, and often carry cultural significance in their regions of origin.