Dhadd

Dhadd
ਢੱਡ
Dhadd
Other namesDhad, Dhadh
Classification Percussion instrument
Related instruments
udukai
Musicians
Amar Singh Shaunki
Builders
Mistry Chanan Ram Bilga
More articles or information
Dhadi (music), Music of Punjab, Babu Rajab Ali, Karnail Singh Paras

Dhadd (Punjabi: ਢੱਡ), also spelled as Dhad or Dhadh is an hourglass-shaped traditional musical instrument native to Punjab that is mainly used by the Dhadi singers.[1][2][3][4] It is also used by other folk singers of the region.

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  3. ^ "DHADD". www.vikramasentamritsar.com. Archived from the original on 2012-05-21. Retrieved 10 Mar 2012.
  4. ^ "Dhadi and Dhadd Sarangi". www.punjabijanta.com. 30 Aug 2011. Retrieved 10 Mar 2012.