Author: moikikorim

Jotha is a cymbal beaten together in pairs. It is equal in size and shape. This small disc-shaped rhythm musical instrument made of bell metal. This common percussion instrument consists of thin and round plates of bell metal. A hole is drilled in the center of the Jotha used for tying straps through for hand playing.

Serja is a bowed instrument made of animal skin and wood which somewhat resembles a violin. It is made of Ejar (Lagerstroemia speciosa) tree. It has a round body and the scroll is bent forward. Serja is played by a crude bow made of horse hair. The tuning is done by tightening or loosening the strings. It is one of the most important musical instruments in the Bodo society. The use of this instrument is widespread among them. It is accompanied by a chorus of dance songs. This musical instrument is used in most of the folk and prayer dances like Bagaroumba dance, Baisagu dance, Domasi dance etc.

Zabkhring is a musical instrument consists of two pieces of long wood. In both the pieces a hole is kept to hold the instrument for striking against each other and the attached bell metal discs or plates produce a clinking sound when clapped together. This is especially played during the Bardwisikhwla dance in which the dancer plays the instrument with the right hand and holds the chadar in the left hand. In most of the folk dance forms and religious prayers, this musical instrument is played.

Kham is a percussion instrument made of wood and parchment. It is a long drum, made of wooden casket body, covered with leather membrane on both sides and secured with rope. The Bodos refer to the Dhol or Madal as Kham. It is used in different dances and music, mainly ceremonial and religious purposes. This is played by mostly men hung at the neck and beaten with both hands.

Siphung is a long flute, used as melodic accompaniment in Bodo music and dance. It is made of a bamboo tube having one end closed by its natural node. It has one blowing and six finger holes.

Siphung is a long flute, used as melodic accompaniment in Bodo music and dance. It is made of a bamboo tube having one end closed by its natural node. It has one blowing and five finger holes.

This is an aerophone wind musical instrument which produces its sound from the flow of air across an opening. It has seven finger holes and one embouchure hole, and is used predominantly in the folk and classical music in Assam.

Serja is a bowed instrument made of animal skin and wood which somewhat resembles a violin. It is made of Ejar (Lagerstroemia speciosa) tree. It has a round body and the scroll is bent forward. It is one of the most important musical instruments in the Bodo society. The use of this instrument is widespread among them. It is accompanied by a chorus of dance songs. This musical instrument is used in most of the folk and prayer dances like Bagaroumba dance, Baisagu dance, Domasi dance etc.