The musical instruments commonly used in Tripura:
- Sarinda: a stringed instrument played with a bow.
- Bamboo flute: called “murali/ sumui” in Tripura.
- Dhol: a cylindrical drum played with sticks.
- Tungdrum: a musical instrument made of brass or bronze.
- Dubri: a percussion instrument made of two wooden sticks.
- Mandira: a cylindrical drum played during Hindu festivals and rituals.
- Banam: a stringed instrument made from bamboo.
- Naumati Baja: a traditional Tripuri ensemble featuring various instruments such as sarinda, dubri, and dhol.
The raw materials and tools used to make these instruments: wood, bamboo, metal, knife, saw, drill, chisel, lathe, hammer, etc.
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