Tati (instrument)
| Classification | Plucked string instrument |
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Tati, also known as Lubo, Libuh, Lobvü is a form of folksong sung with a single-stringed traditional musical instrument invented and used by the Nagas since time immemorial. It is popularly used by the Angami Nagas, Chakhesang Nagas and Mao Nagas[1] to sing traditional folk music.
The instrument measuring about 3–4 foot in length is made of a dried carved-out Bottle Gourd. This Bottle Gourd is covered with thin film, such as the bladder of animals (originally) and attached to one end of a pole. A string is tied between the two ends of the pole over the film covered carved Bottle Gourd.
Lu/Li/Lo is the folk song accompanied with the Tati instrument, Tati is a form of Lu/Li/Lo expression. Lu/Li/Lo can be in expression other than Tati.