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TUNGBANK
Type: TAT VADYA
Tungbank is a stringed instrument made of softwood and parchment. This plucked instrument is found in Sikkim. Majorly used as an accompaniment to music and dance of Sikkim.
TUNGBANK in Sikkim
Material: Softwood, parchment
A plucked instrument. The long finger board and the deep round resonator made of a single piece of soft wood. Resonator is covered with parchment. Three strings, tied to a hook on one end and connected to the pegs on another end. Played with wooden plectrum. Used as an accompaniment to music and dance of Sikkim.
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