Introduction And Use Of Maan Musical Instrument
Introduction
- Maan is a tabla musical instrument made of copper. This ancient musical instrument is found in Gujarat. It is traditionally played by the ‘Bhatt’ family of Gujarat.
- An ancient tabla instrument, the maan is a large vessel made of copper. It has a short neck which is known as ‘Mana’. It is played with rings that the player wears on different fingers. The player sings while playing the instrument.
Use
- Maan is mostly played during ‘Akhyana’ (recitation of epics like Ramayana, Mahabharata, Nalakhyaan and other stories). It is believed that this rhythmic instrument was famous during the period of ‘Premanand’. Traditionally played by the ‘Bhatt’ family of Gujarat.
Material
- Copper
Answer the question of Maan –
Of which metal is the Maan made?
Maan is a tabla musical instrument made of copper.
How is the Maan used?
Maana is mostly played during ‘Akhyana’ (recitation of epics like Ramayana, Mahabharata, Nalakhyaan and other stories). It is believed that this rhythmic instrument was famous during the period of ‘Premanand’. Traditionally played by the ‘Bhatt’ family of Gujarat.
Maan is played in which state?
Maan is played by the ‘Bhatt’ family of Gujarat.
