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Photo |
Name |
Description |
Category |
Nr of Patches |
 |
Mridangam
 |
The Mridangam derives its name from the Sanskrit "Mrid-Ang" ("clay body"). Now made of wood, it is one of the main percussion instruments used in carnatic music. |
Percussions |
1 |
|
Kappi Mridangam
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The Mridangam variety shown above is used mainly for instrumental music. We have also included one type called "Kappi Mridangam", which is used for vocal. |
Percussions |
1 |
 |
Ghatam
|
The Ghatam is a round shaped earthen pot, very much used in classical performances. It allows both very sharp strokes and very low modulations through its mouth. |
Percussions |
1 |
 |
Kanjeera
|
The Kanjeera is a small round drum covered with goat skin and circled with bells on its wooden body. It is also very much used in classical performances. |
Percussions |
1 |
 |
Morsing
|
The Morsing is typical of Carnatic music. It is used here as a very interesting rhythmic instrument. It is common for Morsing to be incorporated in classical items.. |
Percussions |
1 |
 |
Veena
|
The Veena is the traditional instrument of Shri Saraswati (Goddess of Arts). It has 4 main strings, a few others to mark the rhythm and sympathetics that vibrate along. |
Strings |
1 |
 |
Nadaswaram
|
It is believed that the Nadaswaram evolved from the snake charmer's 'Pungi'. It consists of a wooden mouthpiece into which air is blown. |
Wind |
1 |
 |
Tavil
|
The Tavil has a round body with two skins wrapped around two large hemp hoops on both sides. It is played with a stick and metal thimbles over the fingers. |
Percussions |
1 |
 |
Tamte
|
The Tamte, also called "Tammatai" is a South Indian version of the North Indian Duff. It is a flat circular drum with a skin pulled over, which is played with a stick. |
Percussions |
1 |
 |
Udukke
|
The Udukke is a sensitive percussion instrument. Made of wood a quarter metre long, the drumheads are held in position by interlacing cotton threads that can be pulled. |
Percussions |
1 |
 |
Dollu
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The Dollu is a large barrel drum from Karnataka state, which is the main rhythmic instrument of the Dollu Kunitha folk dance from that same region. |
Percussions |
1 |
 |
Chende
|
The Chende is a hollow cylindrical instrument made from softwood, the ends of which are covered with cowhide. It is the chief accompaniment in Kathakali dance. |
Percussions |
1 |
 |
Ghat Singhari
|
The Ghat Singhari is a peculiar folk instrument with the pot's face covered by a skin parchment, producing comical effect. |
Percussions |
1 |
 |
Konnakol
|
The Konnakol is the art of reciting the stroke names of rhythmic sequences, that can be very intricate. It is the Carnatic equivalent to Hindusthani Bols. |
Voice |
1 |
 |
Manjeera
|
The Manjeera or Manjira, also known as Tala, are a small pair of cymbals that are played with the hands to accompany folk or devotional music. |
Percussions |
1 |
 |
Tanpura
|
The Tanpura is a drone stringed instrument, similar in sound to a Sitar being played without fretting any notes. This drone accompanies most classical concerts. |
Drones |
3 |
