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JANTAR
Type: TAT VADYA
Jantar is a stringed instrument made of wood, steel, and horsehair. A community instrument, it is found in Madhya Pradesh. Majorly used by the ‘Pradhan’ community of Madhya Pradesh as an accompanying instrument.
JANTAR in Madhya Pradesh
Material: Wood, steel, horsehair
Stick type wooden body with two gourds tied to it. Twelve raised wooden frets at the centre. One main and one auxiliary bridge, with two steel strings. Played with a bow made of horsehair. Used by the ‘Pradhan’ community of Madhya Pradesh as an accompanying instrument.
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