Kham (instrument)

A kham is a percussion instrument made of wood and goat skin. It is used in dances by the tribes of the Indian state of Tripura.^[1]^[2]^[3] It is roughly cylindrical and has a membrane at each end. The kham is suspended from the neck, tied to the waist and played with the hands. It is known by the same name among various Tibeto-Burman tribes including Dimasa, Tiwa, Bodo as well as Nepali tribes.

References

↑ "Hozagiri dance of Tripura of Tripura - Reang community". Webindia123.com. Retrieved 2022-10-14.
↑ "KHAM". INDIAN CULTURE. Retrieved 2022-10-14.
↑ "Tripura's musical ensemble". Deccan Herald. 2014-06-21. Retrieved 2022-10-14.

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[1] "Hozagiri dance of Tripura of Tripura - Reang community". Webindia123.com. Retrieved 2022-10-14.

[2] "KHAM". INDIAN CULTURE. Retrieved 2022-10-14.

[3] "Tripura's musical ensemble". Deccan Herald. 2014-06-21. Retrieved 2022-10-14.

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