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What is a 'genuine' didgeridoo?

What is an 'authentic' didgeridoo?

What is a 'traditional' didgeridoo?

What is an 'Aboriginal' didgeridoo?

Alexander from Australia A 'real' didgeridoo. One that has been created to be used as an instrument. Using the correct methods, materials, dimensions etc. Same as 'genuine'. One that has been created by an Aboriginal using their traditional methods and styles. One that has been made by an Aboriginal.
Philip Downer from USA It is made from natural mediums/ wood Its one that was made by a true aborigine (instead of manufactured) No clue No clue
Abad Enriquez from Mexico Done by aborigines and termites Done by aborigines and termites Done by aborigines and termites Done by aborigines and termites
Anonymous A didgeridoo that was harvested by Aborigines, genuine implies it is the real thing not something homemade A didgeridoo that was harvested by Aborigines, that is where didgeridoos started A didgeridoo that is made out of wood not PVC or other material A didgeridoo that was harvest by Aborigines not any old wooden didgeridoo
Derek from USA Made the same way as originals Made with the same original material. Made with the same original material and in the original way. Made with the same original material, in the original way by true Aborigines.
Anonymous from Canada Eucalypt wood eaten by termites made by aboriginals Eucalypt wood eaten by termites made by aboriginals Eucalypt wood eaten by termites made by aboriginals Eucalypt wood eaten by termites made by aboriginals
Giacomo from Italy This instrument is made out of an eucalyptus branch ( a plant widely diffused in the North of Australia); the branch is chosen among those whose inner part has been hollowed by termites. Made by aboriginal australian people Is an aboriginal artwork Is a sacred instrument
Koleen from France A genuine may be in wood and eaten by termites,no? Authentic should mean made by an aboriginal... Like an ancient didj? or maybe didj used in ceremonies... Oh, flute! like an authentic one... I'm lost!
Anonymous The definition of genuine is something that is what it is said to be. So I would assume that a genuine didge is an instrument made of materials native to Australia, by someone of Aboriginal decent whose ancestors used and constructed didgeridoos as a continuation of their heritage, and made in Australia. Well, authentic is a synonym of genuine, I would think that both genuine and authentic to be one and the same. The didgeridoo is part of tradition, so I would think that a traditional didge would be of the same specifications as the didgeridoos created and used by the Aboriginal people native to Australia according to their tradition depending on their tribe of origin. The didgeridoo was created by Aboriginal people, so how could a didgeridoo not be Aboriginal? I personally think that genuine, authentic, traditional, and Aboriginal point to the same "realness".
Brandon Barnard from USA Made of locally harvested, naturally termite hollowed eucalyptus, carved and decorated by Australian Aboriginal People. As far as I know, everything is done by hand, manually. Same as above Same as above Same as above
Adrrian Levisman from USA Is one made by aboriginals One that is collected with a sacred intention One that is passed from generations to generations Is created in a tribe
Dan from Canada Hollowed by termites, crafted by Aboriginals As above As above As above
Nathan from USA A didgeridoo made of termite hollowed eucalypt Authentic didgeridoo is found in the bush by aboriginal people on their own land and painted with their own symbols Traditional didgeridoo is hollowed wooden didgeridoo from australia Aboriginal didgeridoo is found,cleaned and painted by aboriginal people in their own territory by members of their own clan
Anonymous from Mexico A genuine didgeridoo is an original didgeridoo. As the word says "Authentic" is not a copy or a modified one. A traditional didgeridoo is the didgeridoo that has been used for many years the same way A didgeridoo that is made by native Aborigine people
Andrew Fister from USA Made from traditional materials (eucalyptus) by aboriginal artists. Same as above Same as above Same as above
Lawrence from Ireland Made and cultivated in Australia Made using proven techniques Conforming to normal construction methods using Eucalyptus trees Made with pride by or under aboriginal supervision
James from USA Made by someone in an Aboriginal clan Made by someone in an Aboriginal clan Made like the first ones were made Made by someone in an Aboriginal clan
Krishna from USA A tube that plays like a didgeridoo A didgeridoo made by an aborigine A wood didgeridoo A hollowed out tree harvested by an aborigine
Susan from USA Genuine = made by people of its origin of traditional materials by traditional methods Authentic = made to look like a genuine didgeridoo Traditional = made to look like an "old style" or historic aboriginal didgeridoo One decorated with motifs or symbols of the people of the instrument's origin
Anonymous from USA An instrument Made in Australia A long wooden tube Nice
Anonymous from USA COPY OF AN ORIGINAL HAND MADE FAMILAR SOUND SOUNDS OF THE OLD
Wayne Freeman from USA Probably marketed and sold by non-Aboriginal people Again probably not the 'real deal'. Made of wood Eucalyptus tree or branch hollowed by termites, harvested and presented by Aboriginal people
Juliet from USA Made by aboriginal Australian people. Plays or looks like a real, made-by-aboriginal instrument. Could be an import. Following the pattern of an aboriginal-made didge. That one ought to be the same as "genuine", IMHO.
Michael from USA I assume a genuine didgeridoo would be a more modern designed didgeridoo I think an authentic didgeridoo would be would be based on the traditional one, but with better sound I imagine a traditional didgeridoo would be a didgeridoo that has been based on older almost classic didgeridoo I think an aboriginal didgeridoo would be a didgeridoo crafted by the aboriginal people
Anonymous from Australia Made by Aboriginal people. As above, made by Aboriginal people. Methods used to make the didj were the same methods used by Aboriginal people It should be one that was made by Aboriginal people with their artwork.
Kyle Cochran from USA Its a real didgeridoo Its made by the aborigines Its the style of the aborigines Made by aborigines
Marc Om from Spain Made as the aboriginal use to do. Made by aboriginal people. I don't know Made by aboriginal people.
Anonymous from USA I haven't the slightest clue... Please see above Please see above Please see above
Randy Schuster from Canada A eucalyptus termite hollowed piece of wood that is harvested by the aboriginals of Australia A didge from Australia Well that's a funny question because there is many different tribes that have many different names and playing styles and there all traditional One that comes from the people that are native to Australia
Andrew from Canada One hollowed by termites I THINK THE SAME AS GENUINE! An older didj with some traditional history A didge made by an Australian aboriginal
Jennifer from USA Genuine to me means that it's a didgeridoo that can be played and isn't a rip off of something else. To have an "authentic" didgeridoo means to have one that's been made to resemble a didgeridoo made by Aboriginals. Traditional means to have it made based on "rules" and guidelines. Like having the didge made from natural eucalyptus that's been hollowed by termites and then painted by using traditional Aboriginal style designs. A didgeridoo that has been crafted and painted due to the clan's specific ways. To be made by native Aboriginals.
Jeremy from USA Termite hollowed, traditionally handcrafted Same Same Same
Alek Taylor from Canada An instrument. I don't know. An instrument made by aboriginals. One made by aboriginals.
Anonymous Aboriginal Aboriginal Aboriginal Eucalyptus
Anonymous from USA A didgeridoo made of any material by following written instructions. I could make a genuine didgeridoo. Basically the same as my definition of 'genuine'. Made by using native materials and techniques by an experienced maker, but not an Aboriginal Person. Made by using native materials and techniques by an Aboriginal Person who is trained and experienced in their construction.
Anonymous A hollowed out log or limb of a tree One made by an authentic Aboriginal person One made from eucalyptus tree One use for festival purposed
Matt from USA A termite hollowed Eucalyptus branch cut, made, and decorated by an Aborigine Pretty much the same thing as above...has to be made and painted by an Aborigine A Didgeridoo made by Aboriginal craftsmen. The mouthpiece is usually made of a different kind of beeswax which is black and comes from wild bees from around the area... known as a "sugarbag" mouthpiece Must be hollowed out by termites and cut, painted, and sold by an Aborigine.
Victor from USA One that meets the proper specifications to meet the basic standards consistent with those of a didgeridoo. Similar to genuine. Traditional as opposed to modern creations. A genuine didgeridoo sought out in the traditional manner by an aboriginal artisan and then transformed into a playing instrument.
Matthew from USA One made from the commonly used woods. (I saw below that it actually means hollowed out by termites.) One made by Aboriginal people. One made according to the ancient method. The type used by modern-day Aboriginal people.
Anonymous It should be the real deal, hollowed out by termites, etc Same as above or from a particular clan or mob I guess one that's passed down thru generations The only sort pf didge there is
Chris Leslie from USA Made the original way by Aboriginal people. The same The same The same
George from USA Capable of playing traditional didge music Made using traditional materials and methods With the style and capabilities of instruments of the 18th and 19th centuries Made by aboriginal craftsmen using traditional materials and methods
Ross from USA Genuine didgeridoo is made of woods used by Aborigines Authentic would be made by Aborigines using traditional techniques and traditional woods. Traditional would be made by same techniques as the original Aboriginal didgeridoos A didgeridoo made by an Aborigine.
Nate from USA Eucalyptus, hollow, good sound Eucalyptus, hollow, good sound Eucalyptus, hollowed by termites, good sound One that has been hollowed by termites and created, sized, painted by an Aboriginal
Anonymous from USA It is a horn thing. Like the swiss have, only cooler. There are different words to describe them? Really? that's gay. A didgeridoo made by aborigines.
Nevin Fisher from USA I like to think the terms genuine and authentic are interchangeable and simply mean the item is in fact a didgeridoo. I like to think the terms genuine and authentic are interchangeable and simply mean the item is in fact a didgeridoo. A didgeridoo crafted in the ways practiced by the aboriginal but may be created by some one who is not of an aboriginal tribe. A didgeridoo crafted by an aboriginal person in the ways passed down from their ancestors
Robert Whitten from USA Made in Australia Made in australia Same as above Same as above
Anonymous Termite eaten australian timber made by anyone. Termite eaten australian timber made harvested, and made by an aborigine. A didj harvested, made and decorated by an aboriginal elder. termite eaten australian timber. A didj harvested, made and decorated by an aborigine. termite eaten australian timber.
Anonymous from USA Made in a traditional way Made in a traditional way Made using techniques and general materials of aboriginal australians Made using techniques and general materials of aboriginal australians
Beverley from USA Constructed the Aboriginal people. Constructed in the exact manner as originally designed by the Aboriginal people. Constructed in the exact manner as originally designed by the Aboriginal people. Constructed the Aboriginal people.
Steve Barrett from United Kingdom All carefully made didj's are genuine. whether they are made by skilled and expert people is another matter Authentic, would be of a certain style created by an aboriginal, or an artist who has studied the culture and ways of the aboriginal people An instrument made in the traditional manners, following the same set of instructions that older aboriginals used before Captain Cook came An aboriginal didj is designed, crafted and carried out by aborigines following their ways of creating these instruments
Gary Lockwood from USA Termite hollowed eucalyptus Native made in Australia Well there are different kinds, ones for music, ceremony and healing. A didgeridoo made be a native Aboriginal artist
Anonymous An instrument capable of producing notes and tones equivalent to those produced by "authentic" didgeridoos An instrument made of termite-hollowed eucalyptus wood, from Australia An instrument made of termite-hollowed eucalyptus wood An instrument made of termite-hollowed eucalyptus wood, from Australia, crafter by Aboriginal people
James Miller from USA One made by an Aboriginal Native Tribesman. A piece that has been authenticated by others in the business that know for a fact it was made according to the crafter's guild. Traditional would mean it was crafted painstakingly from the old ways, in this case, termites ate out the heartwood, and the trunk was then crafted by only those that know the craft. One created solely by a native Aboriginal tribesman.
Anonymous Hand carved/finished Hand carved/Finished Mass produced/artificial materials Made by an aboriginal person
Kristina from Finland Copy of some didgeridoo made by aborigines Made many ways to look like the originals Made by traditional ways Made by traditional aboriginal ways,tools,materials,and handmade by some aborigine
Matthew from USA I believe "genuine" is meant, in sales, as coming from the same location as the original product, but not necessarily having anything else in common other than using a similar name Authentic, again, in terms of a sale, I would take as a didgeridoo made in Australia, but commercially Traditional didgeridoo I would take as one that is hand-crafted, made of wood, but not necessarily of Aboriginal descent Made from termite-hollowed tree branches, I believe Eucalyptus is the preferred wood, and hand-crafted by people who care about the cultural background of the instrument
Kenneth Brown from USA Functions as an actual instrument. Made of real eucalyptus that was termite hollowed. A authentic didgeridoo that was made with the traditional methods of production and decoration. A authentic, traditional didgeridoo made by one of the native tribes in Australia.
Liam Poucher from Canada Well to start off, all of these terms mean pretty much the same to me. To start off they all must be made the way the first ones were by the aboriginal people of Australia. They have to be made from logs or trunks of eucalyptus trees that were hollowed out by termites. All of the terms mean made by the original creators, or the best makers or the best made instrument of it's class. ^Same as above answer ^ Same as above answer ^ Same as above answer
Kevin from USA Made from good materials and to specifications that are recognized by Aboriginals. Made by a person who can respect the true culture the instrument came from. Hand made and painted in a traditional fashion. An older instrument with a very rich sound.
Anonymous Handmade from whatever wood is used to make it. See above. I don't know. I suppose it is created by aborigines.
Thomas Buchanan from USA It means its a didge Looks like a didge Passed down from? A copy
Cody from Canada One that is made according to the old ways. Made by an australian crafts person Made according to the old accepted ways - using traditional tools. An old wind instrument, originating from the old tribes.
Xanthe from Australia I believe a genuine didgeridoo is one made by Aboriginal artists and craftsmen, using traditional techniques Similar to my previous understanding, but to me, authentic also refers to the materials used. So an authentic didj should be made using native materials traditionally sourced To me, this refers to the technique used in sourcing and producing the didj. One made by Aboriginal artists and craftsmen.
Jessica from USA It's a spiritual instrument. You can make noises/sound louder. It's an actual didgeridoo made by a professional.. not a copy? (maybe?) One used in spiritual events or ceremonies - looking like an exact replica The one the Aborigines USED!:)
Anonymous One that is capable of making a pleasing sound? I have no idea what 'authentic' would mean in reference to a didge... does that imply there are 'fakes'? Termite hollowed eucalypt Any didge made by an Aborigine
Michael Murphy from USA A hollowed piece of Australian hardwood Something created with authentic Australian hardwood See Aboriginal The original
Roy Ross from USA Means made by aboriginals that can is to be made for musical purposes. Last I checked genuine and authentic means the same thing. To me means the 47-48" length To me means the 52" or longer/around that length.
Alex from USA Old Real Classic, Old Mix of traditional, original, and abnormal
Anonymous It is made from a hard wood like that from a eucalyptus tree. It has been hollowed out by termites and hand made. Same as genuine. Made from the aboriginal people. Made by an aboriginal.
Anonymous Could describe anything that looks and sounds like a didj It is made by Aborigines. Made from wood, not plastic It is made by Aborigines.

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