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TALAM
Type: GHAN VADYA
This is a solid instrument made of metal. Found in Kerala, it is used as an accompaniment in folk dances, bhajans, etc.
TALAM in Kerala
Material: Metal
The small variety known as Kuli Talam is a pair of bell metal disks about 2 or 3 inches in diameter depressed almost hemispherically, held by loops passing through a hole in the middle of the disc, one disc is struck against the other. Used for folk dances, etc. Slightly bigger but flatter disks with a depression in the center through which a hole is drilled to pass a string, diameter about 3 inches, called also Kinnaram and Jhalara. Usually used for bhajans, etc. Big ones made of bell metal, roughcast, and forged to a shape about 6 inches diameter. Used for Chenda Melam, Pancha Vadyam, etc. The particular alloy used makes it possible to forge it and give a clear ringing sweet sound.
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