Vil
Yazh
The ancient Yazh,
described in Tamil classical literature had disappeared from Southern India long ago.
The Vil Yazh is a stringed instrument, which resembles the bow (Vil). Therefore,
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Glass Dolak
This is a glass drum
resembling the Mridangam, but the barrel is made up of a hollow transparent chimney
barrel being typically like two bottomless flower pots joined together. The instrument is
played by placing in the lap of seated individual, with both hands. The measurement of the
barrel is about 21 inches in length and diameter is 9 inches at its broadest portion. This is
a musical instrument of ornamental nature.
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Nagara
This is the large hemispherical
kettledrum covered with hide and is used in temples. The shell is of copper, brass or
sheet-iron riveted together. The diameter of the head is about 2.5 to 3 feet. The skin is
strained upon hoops of metal and stretched by leather thongs passing round the under side of
the shell. The instrument is placed on a two-wheeled carriage, drawn by a person who follows
the procession of the deity. The player sits on the carriage and beats the drum with two
curved sticks. Sometimes a decorated elephant carries this drum on its back and goes in front
of the procession.
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Naga Veena
Naga Veena is represented in the sculptures of Pudukkottai and Belur. Veenadhara
Dakshinamoorthy is playing the Naga Veena. Its head is carved as a serpent head and
the hood is spread out.
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