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Toka
Type: GHAN VADYA
Toka is a solid instrument made of bamboo. This folk instrument is found in Assam. Essentially a rhythm instrument.
Toka in Assam
Material: Bamboo
A bamboo is cut in a manner keeping knots at both the ends. One side is split into half keeping the other end intact. Thus a spring like action at the split arms is initiated. When played both the arms of the bamboo are struck together. Essentially a rhythm instrument.
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