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The Kartal

Description:The kartal (or khartal) is a traditional Indian instrument made of two wooden blocks or frames with small metal jingles mounted in them. The name derives from the Hindi words 'kara' (hand) and 'tala' (clapping). The percussive sounds provide rhythmic support to Indian folk music or spiritual songs and dance. About Explore Explore is a philanthropic multimedia organization that makes documentary films and photographs to showcase extraordinary nonprofit efforts and lead (0:56)

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