Folk Musical Instruments

1. Class: 10 [Social Studies] 2nd Period 2077 Shrawan
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2. Lesson: 3.3
Traditional Nepali Musical Instruments
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3. Scanning
 Folk Musical instruments are accompanied
with folk songs and function as a soul to a
song making it lively. They are our pride,
identity and source of economy to the
nation. Nepal enriched with such
instruments and it must be the concern of
our government and all the common
civilians to work for their promotion.
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5. Introduction about Folk
Musical Instruments
 The music which is played during an event like jatras,
fairs, festivals, ceremony, etc is called folk music. It is
also played along with folk songs. Folk music is related
to a particular place, race, religion and culture, etc.
Generally, the folk musical instrument is made using the
locally available means and materials. Madal, Sarangi,
Jhyali, Sankha, etc are some examples of folk musical
instruments.
 Along with folk songs, various musical instruments are
also played in different festivals, jatras and ceremonies
in Nepal. Like folk songs, the musical instrument also
differs according to place, race, religion and culture.
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7. A brief introduction of musical
instrument played in Nepal is given
below:
Madal: Madal is one of the most popular musical instruments of the Nepalese
community. This musical instrument was first used by Magar community.
Later on, it gained popularity throughout the country. It is made by
making a big hole in a piece of thick log and it's both open sides are
covered with skin. It is carried around the waist and played with both
hands.
Sarangi: Sarangi is a traditional musical instrument introduced by Gandarva
community of Kaski district which is made by khiro wood. It has four wires
and is played by rubbing a bow on the wires. The people of the Gandarva
community play the Sarangi along with their own local songs that talk
about various incidents that happened in the country.
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9.  Flute (Bansuri/Murali): It is made by making a hole in a
small piece of hollow bamboo pipe. It is a popular
musical instrument throughout the country. It is played
by blowing air with the help of our mouth.
 Jhyali/Jhyamta: It is one of the musical instruments of
Panchai Baja. It is made of bronze metal. It is played
our both hands.
 Narasingha: It is also one of the musical instruments of
Panchai Baja which is made of copper. It is long and
curved like a half circle.
 Sahanai: It is also a part of Panchai Baja. It is made of
metal and played by blowing air with our mouth
 Sahanai: It is also a part of Panchai Baja. It is made of
metal and played by blowing air with our mouth.
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11.  Nagara/Damaha: It is one of the musical instruments of
Panchai Baja. It is made of copper and covered by leather.
 Tyamko: It is also a part of Panchai Baja. It is like Nagara but
small in size.
 Sankha: It is made up of a large shell of the conch found in
the sea and ocean. It is played by blowing air with our
It is played during puja and other religious ceremonies of the
Hindus. It is also blown when the dead body is taken to ghat
for cremation.
 Dholak: It is made of wood which is hollow inside and
covered with leather.
 Dhyangro: It is used by witch doctor like Dhami-jhankri and
made by wood and leather.
 Damphu: This musical instrument is used in Tamang
community and made by covering the wood with leather.
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13. Dafali: It is used in Terai region of the Mid-West and
village in Mithila. It is a circular wooden frame with
one side covered with leather. It is played during
Holi festival.
Murchunga: It is made of iron and it produces the
sound like Binayo. It is also popular among the
Kiranti people.
Pung: It is made of the horn of an ox and is popular
among the Kirant community of solu area.
Khaichandi: It is made of wood covered with skin
and is played when Roila, Balana, etc are songs are
sung. It is also played during Bhajan-kritan by
Hindus.
Pungi: It is made by coconut shell and a hollow
bamboo pipe. It is played in the terai to show the
snake dance.
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15.  Pung: It is made of the horn of an ox and is popular
among the Kirant community of solu area.
 Khaichandi: It is made of wood covered with skin and is
played when Roila, Balana, etc are songs are sung. It is
also played during Bhajan-kritan by Hindus.
 Pungi: It is made by coconut shell and a hollow
bamboo pipe. It is played in the terai to show the snake
dance.
 Yalamber: It is made of bamboo with two wires. It is
used by Kirant community.
 Tunga: This is a popular musical instrument used in the
Himalayan region. It is made from rhododendron and
has four wires like the Sarangi.
 Ekatare: It is used by the sages and ascetics. It is made
of wood, leather and string.
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16. So, these are the folk musical
instruments which are found in
Nepalese community. These
musical instruments are in the
mouth of extinction. Thus, the
government of Nepal should take
effective measures to solve such
problems.
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17. Causes of extinction of Folk musical instruments:
1. The impact of western Culture.
2. Lack of institutes and training sectors.
3. Less scope for its use.
4. Lack of public awareness about its importance.
Measures to preserve folk musical instruments:
1. The musical instruments which are in a condition
of being extinct should be included in the
curriculum and taught in schools and colleges.
2. The active role of Government.
3. Mass awareness about its importance.
4. Conduct folk musical competition time to time.
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18. Homework
Folk musical instrument reflect the
culture of a particular place. Justify
Attitude of the new generation
towards folk songs and music is
declining. State any four factors that
are responsible. Also suggest
measures to change their attitudes
positively.
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