Due to the diversity of the people that live here, and in keeping with Nepal's rich history and heritage, there are many traditional musical instruments. These instruments vary depending on the locations, people, races, cultures, festivals, religions, and people. The majority of these instruments are played during weddings, festivals, fairs, Jatras, and other special events.
From the mountainous to the Terai regions of Nepal, music is played. According to the research, Nepal is home to 200 original instruments. Of these, 108 varieties continue to be played around the country. The most common musical instrument in Nepal is the Panche Baja, which is played especially at wedding ceremonies. Similar to this, during their Jatras and other ceremonies, the Newar community makes extensive use of musical instruments like the basuri, jhyamta, and dholak. These musical instruments are well-known, not just within Nepal, but some versions of them are found in other countries also.
Madal- It is one among the well-known folk musical instruments that was first made popular by the Magar community. It is a hollow wooden cylinder that is coated in skin. It is carried around the waist and played with both hands, mostly playing Nepalese folk tunes.
Bansuri/Murali: Played by placing beneath the lips and blowing air, the Bansuri/Murali is a thin, hollow bamboo pipe with several tiny holes.
Sarangi: The sarangi is one of the Gandharvas' traditional musical instruments. Particularly, the four strings and Khirro wood are used in the construction of the musical instrument.
Panche Baja
Panche Baja is the name of a collection of five musical instruments that are played collectively. Panche Baja's five musical instruments are.
Jhurma/Jhyamta (Cymbal): It belongs to the Panche Baja group. It consists of two brass or bronze flat, spherical discs that are played by banging against one another.
Nagara/Damaha (A Drum): It belongs to the Panche Baja as well. It is constructed of leather that has been stretched over the end of a hollow copper bowl that is struck with either hands or sticks.
Tyamko: It belongs to the Panche Baja as well. It is played with two sticks called Gajo and has a shape that is comparable to Damaha.
Sanai (Clarinet): It belongs to the Panche Baja group. It is composed of metal, has a couple of holes, and a reed on top that you blow into. It is formed like a pipe that has been slightly bent forward.
Narsingha (Trumpet): It is played by blowing air through its mouthpiece and comprises two sections of curved copper tube.
Shankha: The Shankha is an ocean snail's outer shell. At the time of ritual worship, it is blown by the mouth.
Khainjadi: In it, wood is used to construct the musical instrument. It has skin covering it. During Roiala, the instrument is performed especially. It is frequently accompanied by the Mujuras.
Tungna: The Himalayan region is home to many fans of this musical instrument. It has four strings and rhododendron wood, and it resembles a sarangi.
Yalambar- A string instrument called a Yalamber. It is made of two strings and bamboo. Traditionally, Kirants play this instrument.
Ektare: It has a skin-covered hardwood frame. Jogis use it specifically.
Dholak: A hollow wooden cylinder serves as the basis for the dholak. It has two open ends with identical diameters that are covered in skin.
Dhyangro: The Dhyangro is a circular wooden frame that is coated on both sides in animal leather and used to keep things up. The Dhami Jhakris use this.
Hudko: The Hudko resembles the Damura in appearance. It is mainly played in Nepal's central and western regions.
Masak: Similar to the sarangi, the masak. In the remote west's Bajhang district, it is very popular.
Pung: An ox horn was used to make this wind instrument. It is well-liked by the Kirants in the Solu region.
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