Eeng

The eeng is a bowed string instrument. It is a traditional instrument of the Seri tribe in northwestern Mexico. It consists of a rectangular body made of wood and has one string that is bowed. It is performed in rites and dances.

References

Atlas Cultural de México. Música. México: Grupo Editorial Planeta. 1988. ISBN 968-406-121-8. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)

Mexican musical instruments

Plucked strings:	Chapareque Guitarra de golpe Guitarra panzona Guitarra séptima Vihuela Guitarrón Quinta huapanguera Jarana huasteca Jarana jarocha Arpa jarocha Requinto jarocho Bajo quinto / sexto Leona Concheros Bandolón Mexican salterio

Bowed strings:	Rabelito Eeng Violin raramuri

Winds:	Chirimía Radiola Tochacatl Clarín Trompa de bule Flauta de 3 hoyos Flauta de tamborileros Flauta doble de barro Silbato de la muerte

Membranophones:	Huehuetl Tambora Tamborita calentana Pandero jarocho Tigrera Tamborcillo de volador Tambor cuadrado Tambor par

Idiophones:	Teponaztli Marimba Cántaro Cajón de tapeo Marimbol Ayoyotes Güiro de pez Tambor de agua Quijada

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