| Name | Image | Description | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| Begena |  | The begena is an Ethiopian string instrument that resembles a large lyre. It, often referred to as the Harp of David, was used primarily as an accompaniment during meditation and prayer. Even though the begena has ten strings, only six are actually sounded by plucking. That is, the left hand plucks strings one, three, four, six, eight, and ten. The pointing finger plucks strings three and four while the other fingers are in charge of controlling one string each. The remaining strings are used for the finger rests or stops after the strings have been plucked allowing the plucked string to vibrate. | |
| Kebero |  | A kebero (or kabaro) is a double-headed, conical hand drum used in the traditional music of Ethiopia and Eritrea. A piece of animal hide is stretched over each end, thus forming a membranophone. A large version of the instrument is used in Orthodox Christian liturgical music, while smaller versions are used in secular celebrations. | |
| Krar |  | The krar is a five- or six-stringed bowl-shaped lyre from Ethiopia and Eritrea. The instrument is tuned to a pentatonic scale. The Krar is plucked with a pitch range that varies depending of the number of strings on the instrument. Krars are skin covered and decorated with wood, cloth, and beads. | |
| Masenqo |  | The masenqo (also spelled masenko or masinqo) is an instrument used by Ethiopian minstrels, or azmaris ("singer" in Amharic). It is a single-string bowed lute. The square- or diamond-shaped resonator is normally covered with parchment or rawhide. The instrument is tuned by means of a large tuning peg. |
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