Thappu
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For thappu hand drum, see patayani thappu
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The thappu, thapu, dappu or parai drum is a frame drum
of India
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It consists of a circular wood frame with one end closed with cow skin membrane and the other end open. Thappu is played with two sticks, being one larger and thinner than the other one. It is performed in dances, funerals, temple festivals and sport events.
Patayani thappu
For thappu stick drum, see thappu.Patayani thappu is an Indian frame drum with a wooden rim covered with leather on one side. It is played with the hands, as opposed to parai thappu, that is played with sticks...
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The thappu, thapu, dappu or parai drum is a frame drum
Frame drum
A frame drum is a drum that has a drumhead width greater than its depth. Usually the single drumhead is made of rawhide or man-made materials. Shells are traditionally constructed of bent wood scarf jointed together; plywood and man-made materials are also used. Some frame drums have mechanical...
of India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
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It consists of a circular wood frame with one end closed with cow skin membrane and the other end open. Thappu is played with two sticks, being one larger and thinner than the other one. It is performed in dances, funerals, temple festivals and sport events.