Yoruba

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This gives some examples of imitation of tonal patterns by talking drums.

One contrastive example is given at the beginning:

1. ojo ("rain")
2. ojo (Yoruba name)

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Source:
Simon, A. (1983): Musik in Afrika. Staatliche Museen Preußischer Kulturbesitz.