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SIPHUNG
Type: SUSHIR VADYA
Siphung is a wind instrument made of bamboo. This folk instrument is found in Assam. Majorly used as melodic accompaniment in ‘Bodo’ music and group dance.
SIPHUNG in Assam
Material: Bamboo
The Siphung is a musical instrument belonging to the Bodo community of the state of Assam. It is a long wind instrument made of bamboo, resembling a flute. The Siphung Bahi is an integral part of all Bodo festivities. A bamboo tube having one end closed by its natural node. One blowing and five finger holes. Used as melodic accompaniment in ‘Bodo’ music and group dance.
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