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Elathalam, or Ilathalam, is a metallic musical instrument which resembles a miniature pair of cymbals. This instrument from Kerala and Tamil Nadu in southern India is completely made out of bronze and has two pieces in it.
- How do you play Elathalam?
- What are the 6 musical instruments?
- What is Idophonic?
- What are the 5 main instruments?
How do you play Elathalam?
Elathalam is played by keeping one part of the cymbal in left hand hand banging the other cymbal to the one in left hand. Even though this instrument is small by size, it does have more thickness than the common cymbal, and thus gives a distinct chime.
What are the 6 musical instruments?
The great majority of musical instruments fall readily into one of six major categories: bowed strings, woodwind, brass, percussion, keyboard, and the guitar family, the first four of which form the basis of the modern symphony orchestra.
What is Idophonic?
These are musical instruments which are made of metals. They are also known as loha vaadyangal (loham means metal). These instruments are mainly used to give rhythm to the symphony. The main purpose of these instruments is to impart rhythm to the instrumental music.
What are the 5 main instruments?
There are five main instrument families: strings, woodwind, brass, keyboards, and percussion.
