Other names | Koltuk davulu |
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Classification | Percussion instrument (membranophone) |
The Qoltuq nagara of Azarbaijan (Armpit drum) (Armenian: Դհոլ, Georgian: დოლი, Azerbaijani: Qoltuq nağara) is a folk drum with double head that is played on one side with the bare hands. It is used in Uzbekistan, Turkey, Iranian Azerbaijanis, Azerbaijan, Qazaqstan, Qafqaz, Kirghizistan, armenian[1] Georgia and other Caucasus regions. It has different names, according to the territory in which it is played. This membranophone is different from the dhol and nagara of India.