The masenqo (Amharic: ማሲንቆ; Tigrinya: ጭራ-ዋጣ (ዋጣ), also known as masinko or mesenko, [1] is a single-stringed bowed lute commonly found in the musical traditions of Eritrea and Ethiopia. [2] As with the krar, this instrument is used by Ethiopian minstrels called azmaris ("singer" in …

The Masenqo (Amharic: ማሲንቆ; Tigrinya: ጭራ-ዋጣ (ዋጣ)), also known as Masinko, is a traditional single-stringed bowed lute from Eritrea and Ethiopia. The instrument is deeply embedded in the cultural music of these regions and is primarily played by minstrels known as azmaris, who are not only skilled instrumentalists but also singers.

The masenqo (mesenko, mesinqo, mesinko, mesenko mesenqo, or chira-wata in Tigrinya) is commonly found throughout Ethiopia and Eritrea and is a favorite of minstrels or "azmaris". It is single stringed spiked bowed lute with a square or diamond shaped resonator.

Mesenqo is a single-stringed bowed lute commonly found in Different Mezmurs. It is symbolizes our lady the Virgin mary as it is found in St Yared’s chants. The square- or diamond-shaped resonator is made of four small wooden boards glued together, then covered with a stretched parchment or rawhide.

The Masinqo is one of the intensively used traditional music instruments in central and northern Ethiopia and thus, it is historically embodied in the music cultures of a number of ethnic communities residing here. Among them the Oromo, Amara and …

The Masinqo is one of the intensively used traditional music instruments in central and northern Ethiopia and thus, it is historically embodied in the music cultures of a number of ethnic communities residing here.

The masenqo (Amharic: መሰንቆ) also spelled masinko or ጭራ-ዋጣ (ዋጣ) in Tigrinya, is a single-stringed bowed lute commonly found in the musical traditions of Eritrea and Ethiopia. As with the kirar, this instrument is used by Ethiopian minstrels called azmaris ("singer" in Amharic) .

Masinqo are found mainly in southern Eritrea and north- ern and central Ethiopia. The principal practitioners are the Amhara, Oromo, and Tégréñña ethnic groups. The Masinqo is almost entirely a secular instrument, very popular and relatively easy to find in performance. A professional Masinqo player is called azmari (Énzata).

The masenqo (Amharic: ማሲንቆ; Tigrinya: ጭራ-ዋጣ (ዋጣ), also known as masinko or mesenko, is a single-stringed bowed lute commonly found in the musical traditions of Eritrea and Ethiopia. As with the krar, this instrument is used by Ethiopian minstrels called azmaris ("singer" in Amharic) .

The Masenqo from Ethiopia is a box shaped instrument with a handle. It is used for the solo performance since 18th century. Four pieces of wood are used to form the rhombus shape. It is covered with goat skin and has a string made from horse mane hair passing a high bridge. This string is touched smoothly while being played, not pressed.