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The maddalam or madhalam (Malayalam: മദ്ദളം) is a drum made out of the wood of the jackfruit tree. It has two sides for playing, made out of leather, and has different kind of sounds on each side. The maddalam is a heavy instrument which is hung around the waist of the person playing, and the player stands all the while to perform. The maddalam is a vital instrument in traditional Kerala percussion ensembles like Panchavadyam, and Kathakali orchestra. Except for the central projection, the Maddalam resembles a Mridangam in shape.

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  • The maddalam or madhalam (Malayalam: മദ്ദളം) is a drum made out of the wood of the jackfruit tree. It has two sides for playing, made out of leather, and has different kind of sounds on each side. The maddalam is a heavy instrument which is hung around the waist of the person playing, and the player stands all the while to perform. The maddalam is a vital instrument in traditional Kerala percussion ensembles like Panchavadyam, and Kathakali orchestra. Except for the central projection, the Maddalam resembles a Mridangam in shape. (en)
  • Le maddalam, mattalam ou madale est un instrument de percussion du sud de l'Inde. C'est un tambour en tonneau à deux faces. Il est utilisé dans la musique kéralaise rituelle par la caste des Mârârs. Il ne faut pas le confondre avec le madal du Népal. (fr)
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  • The maddalam or madhalam (Malayalam: മദ്ദളം) is a drum made out of the wood of the jackfruit tree. It has two sides for playing, made out of leather, and has different kind of sounds on each side. The maddalam is a heavy instrument which is hung around the waist of the person playing, and the player stands all the while to perform. The maddalam is a vital instrument in traditional Kerala percussion ensembles like Panchavadyam, and Kathakali orchestra. Except for the central projection, the Maddalam resembles a Mridangam in shape. (en)
  • Le maddalam, mattalam ou madale est un instrument de percussion du sud de l'Inde. C'est un tambour en tonneau à deux faces. Il est utilisé dans la musique kéralaise rituelle par la caste des Mârârs. Il ne faut pas le confondre avec le madal du Népal. (fr)
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  • Maddalam (fr)
  • Madhalam (en)
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