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Names for this wind instrument vary with the different regions of Australia. The names and regions are listed according to New World Encyclopedia as:

• Yolngu of Arnhem Land: Yirdaki
• 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

A Didgeridoo is a wind instrument of the Aboriginal peoples of Australia, consisting of a long hollow branch or stick that makes a deep drone when blown into.