Kuzhal

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Kuzhal aerophones and chenda drums

The kuzhal is a traditional double reed wind instrument used in the south Indian state of Kerala. It is similar in construction to a nagaswaram or a large shehnai, and has a very shrill and penetrating tone.

Kuzhal is primarily used as an accompaniment for chenda-led ensembles

Panchari Melam and Pandi Melam, where the piper plays the anchor role. However, as prelude to melams, it is also used to present solo concert (with a couple of accompanying instruments), in which case it is called Kuzhal Pattu
.

The instrument has a wooden body with a conical bore, at the end of which is affixed a brass bell. The player, who is almost always male, blows through a double reed and closes small holes with both hands.

See also

References

L.S. Rajagopalan. Temple Musical Instruments Of Kerala.

. D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd

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