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OTTU
Type: SUSHIR VADYA
Ottu is a wind instrument made of wood, wax, and metal. This folk instrument is found in Tamil Nadu. It is majorly used for providing drones; the basic note to the Nagaswaram. Also used in folk, traditional and religious music.
OTTU in Tamil Nadu
Material: Wood, wax, metal
A wooden tube of conical bore, enlarges downwards with five or six holes at the farthest end, which are wholly or partially closed with wax. A double beating reed fixed to a metal staple inserted in the tube at blowing end. A metal bell attached to the tube. The instrument is used for providing drone; the basic note to the Nagaswaram. Also used in folk, traditional and religious music.
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