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The kanjira is a frame drum of South India. It consists of a skin (usually iguana) stretched and pasted on a circular ______ frame.
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wooden
Kanjira Frame Construction
The Kanjira is a traditional South Indian percussion instrument. It is classified as a frame drum.
Kanjira Frame Material
- The Kanjira features a circular frame.
- This frame traditionally serves to stretch and hold the drum skin.
- The skin is typically made from iguana hide.
- The frame itself is most commonly constructed from wooden material.
This construction method results in the Kanjira's characteristic sound, integral to Carnatic music ensembles.
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