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DHUDKI
Type: TAT VADYA
Dhudki is a stringed instrument made of wood, gut, and parchment. Found in Orissa, the instrument is used for rudimentary melodic and rhythmic support to the singer.
DHUDKI in Orissa
Material: Wood, parchment, gut
A barrel shaped wooden resonator with skin covered face. One side kept open. A gut string is passed through skin and fixed under the parchment. While playing, the resonator is pressed under the left arm and the string is pulled with the same hand fingers. Stretched string is plucked with a plectrum held in the right hand. Used for rudimentary melodic and rhythmic support to the singer.
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