Ọ̀pá/Kọ̀ngọ́ – This is the name of the long curved stick used in striking the drum
Ọṣán – These are the more than 40 lines of tension strings that dictate the tautness of the skin on the surface, hence the sound produced.
Ẹgì – This is the fastener, a circular band fastening and overlapping the Osan, Ogan and the Awo with the Ilu.
Ọgán – This is the strong leather rope used to sew the drum surface to its hollow wood cask.
Awọ ojú ìlù- this is the membrane/skin surface of the drum which vibrates to produce sound.
Òdó – This is the wooden shell at the middle of the structure. It is dug hollow on both sides and is the central structure in the apparatus.
Ọ̀já/Àgbékọ́/Okọ́ – This is the wide and often beautifully embroidered piece of fabric used to hang the drum across the neck or shoulder.
Ìdèlé – This is a rope that goes around all the Osan. When tied tight, It divides the drum into two halves.
Ṣaworo – These are rattles that produce a tinkling sound when the drum is struck. The brass bells are attached to leather straps on the rims of the talking drum.
The Saworoide is a type of drum🪘 invented in Yoruba land. The Saworo ide is a specific type of ceremonial Gangan/dundun decorated with brass bells & chimes
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