Kombu (instrument)

Kombu (instrument)

The Kombu (Tamil:கொம்பு, Malayalam: കൊമ്പ്) or Kompu also known as the Kombu Pattu is a wind instrument (a kind of Natural Horn) in Tamil nadu and Kerala.[1][2][3] Usually played along with Panchavadyam, Pandi Melam, Panchari melam etc. This musical instrument is usually seen in south India. The instrument is like a long horn (Kombu in Tamil and Malayalam).

In ancient days kombu played during war along with Murasu.[4]

Kombu musical instrument being played
Kombu(Kahale) musical instrument being played
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  2. ^ "அருகிவிட்ட இசையின் கருவறைகள்". Archived from the original on 8 May 2014. Retrieved 20 November 2013. (in Tamil)
  3. ^ http://www.tamilkalanjiyam.com/arts/music_instruments/%7Ctitle=Kombu - Ancient music instruments mentioned in thirumurai| (in Tamil)
  4. ^ "மனித நோய் தீர்க்கும், மயக்கும் ராகங்கள் (கட்டுரை) « Siragu Tamil Online Magazine, News".