Braingle: 'An American Invention' Riddle

An American Invention

Riddles are little poems or phrases that pose a question that needs answering. Riddles frequently rhyme, but this is not a requirement.

Puzzle ID:	#25949
Fun:	(2.93)
Difficulty:	(1.68)
Category:	Riddle
Submitted By:	zonahobo

They say I came from Africa.
I suppose that may be true.
But the type I am was mostly played
In a place where grass is blue.
Of wood and pearl, skin and steel,
You could say I am high strung.
My neck looks like a ladder,
With brass on every rung.

What am I?

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Comments

froggygg Sep 16, 2005	Very nice teaser zona! I really like this one and would like to see more like it! Keep them coming!
Sunrose Sep 16, 2005	Well wrtten and very good teaser.
Ozymandias Sep 16, 2005	Nice job, Zona!!
pretty_ponyz Sep 16, 2005	i liked it! It remined me of my pony
pretty_ponyz Sep 16, 2005	i liked it! It remined me of my pony
(user deleted) Sep 17, 2005	thought,'guitar' at first, the banjo - of course! This was a fun one!
lives_2sing Sep 17, 2005	it was kool. not one of ma favorites but it was kool.
zonarita Sep 18, 2005	After 37 years - I'm still impressed! You have a wonderful brain and a fabulous way with words!!! You will always be my favorite
smarty_blondy Sep 19, 2005	Very impressive zonahobo, well done. Keep them coming, as i really enjoyed trying my hand at this one.
zonahobo Sep 28, 2005	Kind of funny to see comments from my wife here .. how communication has changed! .. Thanks for the compliments friends.. There is something kind of cheery about this instruement .. the cheery comments are nice too!
redraptor50 Oct 04, 2005	Good one, had me going , but got it, keep them coming
rkaaland Nov 16, 2005	Wonderful!! and a history lesson too!! Boy the things you learn at Braingle- Love and got it- Thank You
schatzy228 Nov 18, 2005	a pleasing addition to my favorites page and in fine tradition of my poetic rage Keep up the good work !
Thel Feb 13, 2008	Very well written indeed! A fun way to start the day. Many thanks!
harrypotter4444 Feb 13, 2008	This was a very well written and very fun.good job!
bradon182001 Feb 13, 2008	Have to agree with everyone. Really nice teaser. I guessed it was a guitar, so I didn't really get it correct, but was on the right track. Thanks for posting.
avonma Feb 13, 2008	Enjoyed this one, especially the info. Thanks
phyllisa Feb 13, 2008	Great teaser, and I learned something new. ( thought it was guitar).
smartymarty Feb 13, 2008	I really liked this one. Please write more
mondayschild59 Feb 13, 2008	That was a great teaser, and very educational. I had no idea it originated in Africa. Goes to show you learn something new everyday. Monday~
2ndhandrose Feb 13, 2008	Very Poetic. I like it. I leaned first towards the guitar but then decided on banjo because of the skin part. Interesting History Too Thank you, an enjoyable way to get my brain working this moring.
fizzmaister Feb 13, 2008	I gathered that it was part of the plucked string family (before reading the clue) but I didn't pick a specific one (banjo)
jennsingergirl Feb 13, 2008	Cute!!!
locutus13ds Feb 13, 2008	keep on Pluckin"
scallio Feb 13, 2008	Great explanation along with the answer! Great teaser too... a bit easy but thoroughly enjoyable.
pansy Feb 13, 2008	Good history Knew it was an instrument!
leroy_h Feb 13, 2008	I KNEW THIS RIGHT AWAY. WHERE ELSE BUT KENTUCKY IS THERE 'BLUEGRASS?' OLE ROY AND BUCK WOULD BE PROUD. HEE HAW
nikitafullmoon Feb 13, 2008	Excellent poetry in your riddle!
jabdr Feb 13, 2008	Good one I knew it was an instrument...probably a guitar or banjo.....but 5 stringed -instead of 4 stringed -I don't think so
UptheHill Feb 13, 2008	That made me think... Nice one!!!
zonahobo Feb 13, 2008	Nice surprise to have teaser of the day. Thanks everyone for your kind comments. I have a Banjo I punish occaisonally, so this one was close to hime.
zonahobo Feb 13, 2008	I meant home for anyone confused by my typo. It is close to Zonarita's home state of Kentucky too!
Madelulabelle Feb 13, 2008	Nice teaser, the Africa/bluegrass gave it away for me! Again, nice teaser.
auntiesis Feb 14, 2008	Thanks for a good one, very easy, but well done.
doehead Feb 13, 2011	With all the new teasers sent in, you would think the editors could get off their lazy butts and give something beside repeats.
crazy10man Feb 13, 2011	I really enjoyed the writing! It was so well written that I was able to guess it straight away!!!!
wordmama Feb 13, 2011	Doehead, I'd never seen this, so if it weren't repeated, I couldn't have enjoyed it! Zonohobo, I don't often get riddles, but it was so well written that you painted a very clear picture that led to the banjo! Thank you!
wordmama Feb 13, 2011	ZonAhobo, SORRY!
patiencewithaP Feb 13, 2011	Fun! Figured a banjo but wasn't specific in my thinking as to a 5-string banjo. Half-credit? Very well written!
zonahobo Feb 20, 2011	Thanks for the comment.. had a little fun writing it. Wish I could play the Banjo well.