Manjira:
Manjira is the smallest in metal clappers series. It is a
pair of small and deep metallic cymbals, which are made of
bronze or brass metal. The middle part of the cymbals is like
a cup shape. They are circular discs and connected by a cord
or cotton thread passing through a hole in their centers.
The Manjira is struck mainly on the edges and is held
by the loop.
Jhanjha:
The Jhanjha - a rhythmic instrument - falls in the group of
metal clappers and it is made of brass or bronze metal. It
is a pair of very large size disc with graded central depression.
The diameter of the Jhanjha is usually 8 to 10 inches and
sometimes it is 1 foot also. In short, it has the largest
circumference. In the middle of the out side of the Jhanjha,
there is a finger resting cord and while playing, it
is firmly held by fingers and exclusively struck frontally.
Name
& Address of Performing Folk Musician:- Prangiri
P. Goswami
Add:- Dheba Falia,
Bhuj-
Kutch.
Name
& Address of Artisan who makes the Musical Instrument:-Rajaram
M. Solanki & Jitendra R. Solanki
Add:- Bhuj-Kutch. |