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KALASI
Type: AVANADDHA VADYA
Kalasi is a percussion instrument made of wood and parchment. This folk instrument is found in Laccadives. Majorly used by the folk group dancers while singing and dancing.
KALASI in Laccadives
Material: Wood, parchment
A wooden frame drum, covered with parchment. Held by left hand and beaten by right hand fingers. Used by the folk group dancers while dancing in a group.
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