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Kartal/Talam
Kartals (commonly known as manjira
or talam) are finely tuned finger cymbals used to
mark important points in a rhythmic cycle (kara+tala = doing rhythm). They are ancient
instruments as they are found on temple paintings.
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UPDATED: December 20, 2010