Regional
Names for
the Didgeridoo
There are at least 45 different synonyms for the didgeridoo.
The
following are some of the regional names.
Yolngu of Arnhem Land: Yirdaki/Yidaki
Gupapuygu of Arnhem Land: Yiraka
Djinang of Arnhem Land: Yirtakki
Pintupi of Central Australia: Paampu
Groote Eylandt: Ngarrriralkpwina
Cobourg Peninsula: Wuyimba or buyigi
Katherine: Artawirr
Kakadu: Garnbak
Mornington Island: Djibolu
Roebourne, WA: Kurmur
Kimberleys WA: Ngaribi
Adelaide River: Bambu
Alligator River: Martba
Alice Springs: Ilpirra

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