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kakaki, n.|kaˈkaki|
[Hausa.]
In West Africa, a long metal trumpet used on ceremonial occasions.
1932P. G. Harris in Jrnl. R. Anthrop. Inst. LXII. 119 The kakaki is roughly six feet long and is made in three sections... Like the tambari drum, the kakaki is reserved for special public occasions, but it may be heard on Thursday evenings being blown in the residence of the chief. 1938J. Cary Castle Corner vii. 350 Loud trumpets, the kakaka [sic] of a great chief were heard. 1976J. Montagu in Early Music July 355/3 The mouthpiece of the kakaki is not unsuitable due to its conicity but because of its size as well as its shape. 1984New Grove Dict. Mus. Instruments II. 347/2 The kakaki may..be blown as a solo instrument..but is normally used in groups of four or more. |