Instrument

Kham

A cylindrical drum made from wood and animal skin, played with sticks or hands to provide rhythm in Bodo music and dance.

Siphung:

A bamboo flute with holes along its length, producing melodious tunes and commonly played during ceremonies and festive occasions.

Serja

A stringed instrument resembling a fiddle, crafted from wood and animal gut strings, emitting haunting melodies often played during storytelling and cultural events.

Jotha

Cymbal-like percussion instrument made of metal plates struck together to produce rhythmic, metallic sounds, enhancing Bodo music performances.

Jabkhring

Brass instrument with a conical shape and flared bell, producing bright tones and commonly used ceremonially or to announce events.

Janjengra

Metal percussion instrument with small jingles attached to a cylindrical body, played by shaking or striking for festive rhythms in Bodo music.

Khawang

Traditional bamboo horn with a conical shape, emitting deep, resonant sounds, commonly played during rituals and festive processions.

Gangona

Drum-like percussion instrument made of wood and animal skin, played with hands or sticks to produce rhythmic beats in Bodo music.

Bingi

Bamboo flute with holes along its length, emitting soft, melodious tones, often played during cultural gatherings and storytelling sessions.

Thorkha

Handheld percussion instrument resembling a tambourine, with a circular frame and stretched membrane, used to produce rhythmic beats and accents in Bodo music.