Jal tarang

Jaltarang
Jaltarang concert by Vidushi Shashikala Dani at Banker's Colony Hubballi
Vidushi Shashikala Dani playing the jalatarang
Percussion instrument
Other names
  • Jaltarang
  • jal-tarang
  • jal-yantra, jalatarangam
  • jalatharangam
Classification Percussion
Hornbostel–Sachs classification111.242.11
(Resting bells whose opening faces upward)
Developed4th–6th centuries CE
Musicians

The jal tarang (Hindi: जलतरंग) is a melodic percussion instrument that originates from the Indian subcontinent. It consists of a set of ceramic or metal bowls filled with water. The bowls are played by striking the edge with beaters, one in each hand.


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