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TUILA
Type: TAT VADYA
Tuila is a stringed instrument made of cotton, bamboo, and gourd. This rare instrument is found in Orissa. Majorly used by the ‘Bhumija’ community of Orissa for vocal accompaniment.
TUILA in Orissa
Material: Gourd, bamboo, cotton
A half sliced gourd resonator tied loosely with a bamboo stick. A cotton cord (string) attached to one end of the stick and tied through the other end. While playing, the gourd is placed against the chest and the string is plucked by right hand. A rare instrument used by the ‘Bhumija’ community of Orissa for vocal accompaniment.
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