Categories Activities Holiday Landmark Musical Instruments Outdoor Traditional Clothing Traditional Pattern Transportation 12 MetaAppz https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/../images/ethiopianPictures/masenqo_1_mal3mb.webphttps://www.metaappz.com/contact.aspx Masenqo 1 Masenqo is a single stringed traditional Ethiopian musical instrument. MetaAppz https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/../images/ethiopianPictures/masenqo_2_mal322.webphttps://www.metaappz.com/contact.aspx Masenqo The Masinqo is a traditional Ethiopian single-stringed bowed instrument, commonly used in Ethiopian music. The Masinqo is made up of a long, curved neck and a resonating chamber, which is usually made of wood, and a single horsehair string that is stretched across the length of the instrument.The musician plays the Masinqo by using a bow, which is also made of horsehair, to play the single string of the instrument. The musician uses their fingers to press the string onto the neck of the instrument to change the pitch and create a melody.The Masinqo has a unique and distinctive sound that is an integral part of Ethiopian music. It is often used to accompany traditional Ethiopian dances, storytelling, and other cultural events.The Masinqo is an important symbol of Ethiopian culture and heritage, and its unique sound and beautiful craftsmanship continue to captivate audiences around the world. 12 This work by MetaAppz is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0