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CHIMTA
Type: GHAN VADYA
Chimta is a solid instrument made of iron and metal. It is a folk instrument found in Punjab. It is majorly used in folk, traditional and devotional music in North India. Particularly in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.
CHIMTA in Punjab
Material: Iron, Metal
A long iron tong. Twelve sets of metal plates loosely attached to each blade. An iron ring fixed at the bend. Held in both hands, shaken rhythmically to produce Jingling sound. Used in folk, traditional and devotional music in North India. Particularly in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.
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