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THAVIL
Type: AVANADDHA VADYA
Thavil is a percussion instrument made of jackwood, bamboo, and parchment. This folk instrument is found in Kerala. Majorly used in folk and traditional music particularly in the instrumental ensemble called ‘Periya Melam’, in the accompaniment to Nagaswaram, a double-reed wind instrument.
THAVIL in Kerala
Material: Jackwood, parchment, bamboo
A large barrel-shaped bifacial drum made of jack wood, both openings covered by layered skin and tied over the rim with the help of bamboo hoops and braces. Played by hand and stick. The left face of the drum is loaded with paste from inside. Used in folk and traditional music particularly in the instrumental ensemble called ‘Periya Melam’, in the accompaniment to Nagaswaram, a double reed wind instrument.
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