Madhalam
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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, Keli and Kathakali orchestra.
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- Pandi Melam
- Panchari melam
- Thayambaka
- Panchavadyam
- Maddalam and Chenda Keli
- Kalamandalam Sankara Warrier
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