Government of IndiaTASHA
Type: AVANADDHA VADYA
Tasha is a popular percussion instrument that is used in many parts of North and West India. It generally serves the purpose of a secondary drum. In Jammu and Kashmir, the tasha is fashioned out of clay.
TASHA in North India, West India
Material: Metal, Wood, Bronze, Brass, Leather, Cloth
A shallow metallic bowl with a parched face. Used as a secondary drum in ensembles paired with a larger drum. The pair, jointly called Nakkara, forms a vital part of Naubat. The Naubat is an ensemble or orchestra of various instruments that was historically played at certain hours of the day or to herald the arrival of important dignitaries.
TASHA in Jammu and Kashmir
Material: Clay, parchment, leather
A shallow clay vessel. The wide opening is covered with skin, tightened by leather tapes, through a hoop underneath. While playing, suspended from the neck, beaten with two sticks. Used in folk and traditional music and dance sequences of Jammu and Kashmir.
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