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INO Glossary: Chimpta

INO Glossary: Chimpta

Sri Vijayanath with trishul and chimpta
Sri Vijayanath with trishul and chimpta

The chimpta is a metal instrument of about a meter in length. It is used as a fire tong to move hot embers and wood inside the Dhuni, and is also studded with five or six pair of small cymbals. This instrument can produce an amazing variety of sounds and rhythms.

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