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Dhaa

The Dhaa is a musical instrument. Learn how it makes its sound and explore related instruments.

From Wikipedia

The Dhaa (or Dhah) is a two-headed drum, "slightly smaller than the Dhimay." It belongs to the membranophone group of Newar traditional musical instruments. It is a kind of drum specially played during the month of Gunlaa, the ninth month of Newar calendar. Dhaa is also known as "Gunlaa Baajan".

It is made of a hollow wooden trunk covered at both sides with animal skin. The left side is covered with a thicker skin, producing a flat sound, whereas the right side is covered with thinner skin and produces sharper sounds.

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