Uhadi: A bowed instrument with one string, made from a hardwood stick and a calabash resonator. It is played by plucking the string with the right hand while pressing it against the stick with the left hand.
Ingoma: A cylindrical drum made of wood covered with animal skin, played with the hands or sticks. It is often used in traditional ceremonies and dances.
Umrhube: A large, single-stringed plucked lute made from a wooden gourd resonator and a long wooden neck. It is played with a plectrum (a small pick made from a piece of wood or metal) and is used for accompanying singing.
Umkokotlo: A xylophone made of tuned wooden bars that are struck with mallets. It is often played in ensemble performances.
Isigubhu: A musical bow with a resonator made from a calabash or a metal can. It is played by plucking the string with one hand while using a stick or a small stick to change the pitch.
Umsindo: A rattle made from a dried gourd, filled with seeds, beans, or pebbles. It is shaken to produce a rhythmic sound.
Uje: A trumpet made from a hollowed-out animal horn. It is played by blowing air into it.
Igubhu: A flute made from a length of bamboo or reed. It is played by blowing air into the end of the tube, which produces a high-pitched sound.
Umkhathi: A musical stick that is struck against a hard surface to produce a rhythmic sound. It is often used to accompany singing and dancing.
These instruments are often played together in various combinations to create rich and lively musical textures. Zulu music is an important part of the cultural heritage of the Zulu people and continues to be enjoyed and practiced today.