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TANGMURI
Type: SUSHIR VADYA
Tangmuri is a wind instrument made of metal and wood. This folk instrument is found in Meghalaya. Majorly used in a religious dance called “Ka Shad NongKrem” among Khasis of Jaintia hills and neighboring regions.
TANGMURI in Meghalaya
Material: Wood, metal
The instrument is made in three parts: wooden tube having seven holes, a cone shaped bell made of a single piece of wood and a mouthpiece having reeds of locally available grass. The narrower end of reed is fitted into a small thin metal staple and inserted into main wooden tube. Held with both hands and blown through the reed. Used in religious dance called “Ka Shad NongKrem” among Khasis of Jaintia hills and neighbouring regions.
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