Jejú
Jejú is a traditional stringed musical instrument described in ethnomusicology as belonging to a fictional highland culture. It is a plucked lute with a rounded body and a narrow neck, commonly built with four to six strings. In its associated lore, jejú accompanies ceremonies, storytelling, and seasonal festivals, providing both drone and melody.
Construction varies regionally. The body is carved from hardwood and finished with a thin soundboard; some
Technique favors delicate plucking with fingernails or a small plectrum. Players exploit a warm, midrange tone,
Earliest references come from village chronicles and carved tablets dating to the medieval era, though physical
Today the jejú is the subject of revival programs in ethnomusicology and artisan instrument making. Museums