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Accession Number CCEA-L1995.15 Title Bullroarer Category aerophones Object Type bullroarer Creator unknown Date Made 1992 Place Made North America: Canada, Alberta, Edmonton Culture North American Materials and Techniques Plastic Measurements overall: 81.3 x 2.5 cm Description

The bullroarer is a long, hollow, blue plastic cylinder. Sound is produced by holding one end of the bullroarer and spinning the other end through the air in a circular motion. The bullroarer is classified as a…

The bullroarer is a long, hollow, blue plastic cylinder. Sound is produced by holding one end of the bullroarer and spinning the other end through the air in a circular motion. The bullroarer is classified as a whirling aerophone. Other varieties of bullroarers are made from string strung through the end of a piece of wood, stone, or bone. The string is knotted to hold the wood in place. Blades can come in a variety of sizes from 15 to 85 cm in length, and laceolate, rectangular shapes.

Read More + Credit Line On Loan from Dr. Regula B. Qureshi