Chengila

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Chengila
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Chengila at District Heritage Museum, Palakkad
Percussion instrument
Other namesCennala
Classification Idiophone
Related instruments
Gong
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Singer Pathiyur with chengila

The chengila, or cennala, is an Indian gong which helps the traditional singer or dancer keep time.[1]

Context and Playing Technique

The chengila is a percussion instrument that maintains a steady beat and provides musical background.

Cultural Importance

In Kerala, a state in south-west India, the chengila is used in many different traditional art forms [2] including Chemmanakali, Kathakali, and Krishnanattam.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Chengila". Online Highways LLC. Retrieved 2013-09-17.
  2. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Manu, Meera. "Rustic Rhapsody". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on October 2, 2013. Retrieved 2013-09-17.
  3. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Kathalki Dance". Keralahistory. Archived from the original on 2013-10-02. Retrieved 2013-09-17.