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The tamak' is a stick-struck double-headed drum of the Santal people of India. The body of the drum is made from metal and shaped like a large bowl. The head of the drum is usually cowhide and 14-18 inches in diameter. The player strikes the drum with a pair of drum sticks. The Santal believe that the tamak' has special religious powers and it is often used for religious ceremonies and Santal festivals. The rhythm of the tamak' often sets the basic metric/rhythmic pattern for Santal dances and is an essential instrument for traditional Santal music.

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  • The tamak' is a stick-struck double-headed drum of the Santal people of India. The body of the drum is made from metal and shaped like a large bowl. The head of the drum is usually cowhide and 14-18 inches in diameter. The player strikes the drum with a pair of drum sticks. The Santal believe that the tamak' has special religious powers and it is often used for religious ceremonies and Santal festivals. The rhythm of the tamak' often sets the basic metric/rhythmic pattern for Santal dances and is an essential instrument for traditional Santal music. (en)
  • Le tamak' est un instrument de percussion d'Inde, à tête simple et frappé au moyen de baguettes. Ce membranophone est un tambour de forme hémisphérique qui fait partie de la musique traditionnelle des Santals, peuple aborigène. Il est utilisé lors de cérémonies religieuses et de fêtes traditionnelles. (fr)
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  • The tamak' is a stick-struck double-headed drum of the Santal people of India. The body of the drum is made from metal and shaped like a large bowl. The head of the drum is usually cowhide and 14-18 inches in diameter. The player strikes the drum with a pair of drum sticks. The Santal believe that the tamak' has special religious powers and it is often used for religious ceremonies and Santal festivals. The rhythm of the tamak' often sets the basic metric/rhythmic pattern for Santal dances and is an essential instrument for traditional Santal music. (en)
  • Le tamak' est un instrument de percussion d'Inde, à tête simple et frappé au moyen de baguettes. Ce membranophone est un tambour de forme hémisphérique qui fait partie de la musique traditionnelle des Santals, peuple aborigène. Il est utilisé lors de cérémonies religieuses et de fêtes traditionnelles. (fr)
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  • Tamak' (fr)
  • Tamak' (en)
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