Toka (instrument)
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Toka (Template:Lang-as) is a popular and easily available musical instrument used in Assamese folk Music. Toka is made of Bamboo, and bamboo being the most common produce of the forests of Assam, it is used abundantly by Assamese folk musicians. The primary beat of Bihu music was kept by clapping hands, which finally led to development of instruments like toka. Toka is one of the eight musical instruments used in Bihu. The toka used by Bodo tribe of Assam is known as ‘ Thorka’.
History
Toka was originally an instrument used as a beat for folklore-telling in ancient China. It is still used for the same purpose in artforms like Shuochang and Kuaiban, and is known as Paiban. Later, it was brought to Assam by the Sino-tibetan tribes like Chutia, Moran, Deoris and Sonowals. It is also used by the Burmese in its original form.[1][2]
See also
References
- ^ Gogoi, Dinesh (2015). Baapoti Hahun Bihu. Guwahati.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ Gogoi, Dinesh(2015), Baapoti Hahun Bihu, Page 17-18, The root of the Bihu festival lies with the earliest immigrants of Assams, the Kacharis. It is specially attributed to the Sadiyal Kacharis which includes Chutias, Sonowals, and Deoris. The word Bihu is probably a derived form of "Bisu" celebrated by the Deoris, which stands for "excessive joy". Other festivals similar to it include the Baisagu of Bodos, Bushu of Dimasas, Pisu of Tiwas, and Dumsi of Rabhas. Instruments like Toka, Dhol, Pepa were brought to Assam by these tribes from ancient China.
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