Madal

September 12, 2017 11:02pm CST
Madal is a folk musical instrument which is popular or famous to our Nepalese community. Our Nepalese community believe that this folk musical instrument was introduced by" MAGAR COMMUNITY" at first . it is made of with hollow piece of a thick log and its two open sides are covered by leather and tightened with leather string it is a carried around the waist and played both hands . the part , where Khari (black paste ) is put which is called Maidaan a ring at the edge of both side of Madal which is used to tighten the leather are called Juine .Khamari three is used to make this folk musical instrument.
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@prashu228 (37526)
• India
13 Sep 17
Yes i see this interesting instrument in our church.
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@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
13 Sep 17
Hi welcome to mylot the instrument is also called mridang in Sanskrit and other Indian languages . It is used in classical and folk music recitals.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
13 Sep 17
Rather rhythmic....Folk dances need it
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