👉 Wakers are a type of musical instrument that is typically made from wood or metal and played using a stringed instrument. Wakers were originally used in traditional African music, but they have since become popular in various genres of music, including rock, pop, and classical music. The name "waker" comes from the African word for "wooden ball," which is often used to describe the sound produced by wakers when struck or shaken. Wakers are typically played with a stringed instrument