Piwancha

Nepali chordophone
Piwancha
String instrument
Classification String instrument
DevelopedNepal

A piwancha is a Nepali chordophone with two strings and a drum at one end.[1][2] It is a bowed instrument believed to have been played by members of the jyapu caste of Newars in the Kathmandu Valley during the Malla period.[3] No original artifacts have survived, though images have enabled the creation of reproductions.[1][4]

The strings are tuned to C and G.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Lama Sherpa, Phudorji (4 October 2002). "In search of lost music". Nepali Times.
  2. ^ a b "Chordophones". Jwajalapa!. newatech, inc. 1 May 2008. Archived from the original on 2 October 2008. Retrieved 22 May 2008.
  3. ^ Bana, Binit. "Afno Baja Chinau". Movers & Shakers.
  4. ^ untothenight. "Baja-Teaser". youtube.com. a traditional nepali folk instrument that is currently endangered.... "Piwancha" a Newari String Instrument.

See also

  • Nepali performance featuring piwancha.
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String
Plucked
  • Arbajo
  • Ektara
  • Tungna
Bowed
  • Dakkari
  • Piwancha
  • Sarangi (Nepal)
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Flutes
  • Bansuri
Oboes
  • Shehnai
  • Pung (पुङ सिङ)
Pan pipes
  • Chongwari चोङ्वारी
Trumpet
Bagpipe
Percussion
Drums
Cymbals
Tube zither drum/gong
Bells
OthersExtinct
  • Piwancha


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