Kham (instrument)

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A kham is a percussion instrument made of wood and goat skin. It is used in dances by the tribes of the Indian state of Tripura.[1][2][3] It is roughly cylindrical and has a membrane at each end. The kham is suspended from the neck, tied to the waist and played with the hands.

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  1. ^ "Hozagiri dance of Tripura of Tripura - Reang community". Webindia123.com. Retrieved 2022-10-14.
  2. ^ "KHAM". INDIAN CULTURE. Retrieved 2022-10-14.
  3. ^ "Tripura's musical ensemble". Deccan Herald. 2014-06-21. Retrieved 2022-10-14.