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The algaita (also spelled alghaita, algayta or algheita) is a double reed wind instrument from West Africa, especially among the Hausa and Kanuri peoples. Its construction is similar to the oboe-like rhaita and the zurna. The algaita is distinguished from these other instruments by its larger, trumpet-like bell. Instead of keys, it has open holes for fingering, similar to the zurna.

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  • The algaita (also spelled alghaita, algayta or algheita) is a double reed wind instrument from West Africa, especially among the Hausa and Kanuri peoples. Its construction is similar to the oboe-like rhaita and the zurna. The algaita is distinguished from these other instruments by its larger, trumpet-like bell. Instead of keys, it has open holes for fingering, similar to the zurna. (en)
  • Algaita (Pl. algaitu) bei den Hausa, (andere Schreibweisen algeita, alghaita, algayta und algheita), algaitasu bei den Fulbe (Pl. algaitagi), ist ein Holzblasinstrument mit Doppelrohrblatt in der nordwestafrikanischen Savanne, besonders im Niger. Die tief tönende algaita wird meist zusammen mit der Röhrentrommel ganga für die traditionelle herrschende Oberschicht gespielt. (de)
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  • *Sorna *Rhaita *Suona *Sopila *Shawm *Zurna (en)
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  • The algaita (also spelled alghaita, algayta or algheita) is a double reed wind instrument from West Africa, especially among the Hausa and Kanuri peoples. Its construction is similar to the oboe-like rhaita and the zurna. The algaita is distinguished from these other instruments by its larger, trumpet-like bell. Instead of keys, it has open holes for fingering, similar to the zurna. (en)
  • Algaita (Pl. algaitu) bei den Hausa, (andere Schreibweisen algeita, alghaita, algayta und algheita), algaitasu bei den Fulbe (Pl. algaitagi), ist ein Holzblasinstrument mit Doppelrohrblatt in der nordwestafrikanischen Savanne, besonders im Niger. Die tief tönende algaita wird meist zusammen mit der Röhrentrommel ganga für die traditionelle herrschende Oberschicht gespielt. (de)
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  • Algaita (de)
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