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Geta bera

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

From Wikipedia

The geta bera, also known as the geta beraya, is a barrel drum from Sri Lanka. It is related to the mridangam, the pakhavaj, and the kendang. The geta bera is used primarily to accompany the traditional Kandyan dance, wedding processions and special events or occasions. The drum comes from upcountry, is double-headed and covered in skin. Both ends of the drum are played using the hands. It can also be called the Magul Beraya or the Udarata beraya.

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