2.jpg) Sapp or Chhikka | |
| Other names | Sap, Supp, Chhikka, Chikka |
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| Classification | Percussion instrument |
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Sapp ( Punjabi: ਸੱਪ, also known as Chhikka ( Punjabi: ਛਿੱਕਾ)), also spelled as Sap or Supp is a musical instrument native to Punjab. [1] [2] It is used with the folk dances Bhangra and Malwai Giddha. [3]
Design and playing
It is made of wood with many X-shaped small parts. It is played by expanding and collapsing with both hands. [2] It makes a unique clapping sound.
See also
References
- ^ Pande, Alka (2006). Folk Music & Musical Instruments of Punjab, Volume 1. Mapin Publishers Pvt. Ltd. p. 128.
- ^ a b ਅਰੁਣਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਟਿਵਾਣਾ. "ਭੰਗੜੇ 'ਚ ਵਰਤੇ ਜਾਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਲੋਕ ਸਾਜ਼". www.dhaula.in. Retrieved 10 Mar 2012.[ permanent dead link]
- ^ "Malwai Giddha Dance - Performed by Old Men of Punjab". www.discoveredindia.com. Retrieved 2022-08-31.