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MAKARA YAZH
Type: TAT VADYA
Makara Yazh is a stringed instrument made of wood and steel. Considered to be a replica of an old musical instrument, it is found in Tamil Nadu. The shape of this instrument is like fish and is majorly used as an accompaniment where the strings are probably strummed by the help of fingers for providing melodic support to the vocalists.
MAKARA YAZH in Tamil Nadu
Material: Wood, steel
A replica of an old musical instrument. A hollow fish-shaped wooden body with fourteen wooden pegs at the tail in which steel strings are tied. The strings are probably strummed by fingers for providing melodic support to the vocalists.
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