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Ghumot

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

From Wikipedia

The ghumot, gumot or ghumat is a membranophone percussion instrument from Goa, India.

It is made of an earthen vessel with both sides open; the larger opening is traditionally mounted with the leather of a monitor lizard, which acts as the drum membrane.

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