Definition: Violanin is a type of musical instrument that originated in the country of Ghana and is often used as a percussion instrument. It is characterized by its unique sound, which can be described as an "arousant" or "sensuous" sound. The name "violanin" comes from the Wolof language, where it means "wind instrument". This type of instrument has been popular in African music for centuries and is often used to accompany other instruments such as the djem