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MRIDANGAM
Type: AVANADDHA VADYA
Mridangam is a percussion instrument made of leather and jackwood. This traditional instrument is found in various parts of South India. It is a popular bifacial drum of Carnatic music and is used as an accompaniment in South Indian Classical music.
MRIDANGAM in South India
Material: Jackwood, leather
A popular bifacial drum of Carnatic music, made of Jackwood. A cylindrical body tapered at both the ends. Layered parchments, fastened to leather hoops and kept intact and tight by leather braces. At times, small pieces of wood are also put in between these braces to facilitate the tuning. Black paste loaded on the right face in layers. Very fine flour dough applied on the left face before the performance and taken out immediately afterwards. Used as an accompaniment in South Indian Classical music.
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