Moropa

Moropa pl. meropa, 1. *conical drum of the Pedi of S. Africa, hollowed out of a block of wood, with 2 monoxylous handles and an open bottom. The membrane is stretched by pegs. It is played with bare hands by women; 2. clay drum of the Sotho of Basutoland, with laced head. Cf. morupa (116). Kirby, Percival R. The Musical Instruments of the Native Races of South Africa. London, 1934.