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Instruments

The Instruments Behind the Sound.

Discover the instruments, textures and traditions that give Indian folk music its distinctive voice.

Kamaicha — traditional instrument

Manganiyar

Kamaicha

A bowed string instrument with a large round resonator, played almost exclusively within the Manganiyar community.

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Khartal — traditional instrument

Manganiyar / Rajasthani folk

Khartal

Pairs of wooden clappers held in each hand and struck against one another.

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Dholak — traditional instrument

Folk & devotional

Dholak

A two-headed barrel drum played with both hands.

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Morchang — traditional instrument

Folk

Morchang

A small metal jaw harp played against the teeth, shaped by breath and mouth cavity.

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Harmonium — traditional instrument

Folk, Sufi, Qawwali, devotional

Harmonium

A hand-pumped reed organ, the standard accompaniment for vocal traditions.

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Sarangi — traditional instrument

Folk & classical

Sarangi

A short-necked bowed instrument with sympathetic strings.

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Algoza — traditional instrument

Folk

Algoza

Paired wooden flutes played simultaneously using circular breathing.

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Bhapang — traditional instrument

Folk

Bhapang

A single-string percussion instrument with a variable-tension string.

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Poongi / Been — traditional instrument

Kalbelia

Poongi / Been

A gourd wind instrument central to Kalbelia performance.

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Khanjari — traditional instrument

Folk & devotional

Khanjari

A small frame drum, sometimes fitted with jingles.

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