Chengila

Chengila
	Singer Pathiyur with chengila
Percussion instrument
Other names	Cennala
Classification	Idiophone
Related instruments
	Gong

The chengila, or cennala, is an Indian gong which helps the traditional singer or dancer keep time.^[1]

Context and Playing Technique

The chengila is a percussion instrument that maintains a steady beat and provides musical background.

Cultural Importance

In Kerala, a state in south-west India, the chengila is used in many different traditional art forms ^[2] including Chemmanakali, Kathakali, and Krishnanattam.^[3]

References

^ "Chengila". Online Highways LLC. Retrieved 2013-09-17.
^ Manu, Meera. "Rustic Rhapsody". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on October 2, 2013. Retrieved 2013-09-17.
^ "Kathalki Dance". Keralahistory. Archived from the original on 2013-10-02. Retrieved 2013-09-17.

[Chengila-1] "Chengila". Online Highways LLC. Retrieved 2013-09-17.

[Cennala-2] Manu, Meera. "Rustic Rhapsody". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on October 2, 2013. Retrieved 2013-09-17.

[Kathalki_Dance-3] "Kathalki Dance". Keralahistory. Archived from the original on 2013-10-02. Retrieved 2013-09-17.

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