Elathalam
Dublin Core
Title
Elathalam
Subject
Cymbals
Percussion
Sound
Instrument
Music
Beat
Triangle
Description
Elathalam is one of the instruments used in Kathakali. Elathalam closely resembles the Western instrument cymbals. However, Elathalam is smaller yet thickness than the typical cymbal. Although it is not a lead instrument, the sound produced by Elathalam is unique. It has a distinct chime. There are numerous notable masters of Elathalam in India whose talent are praised and respected.
Creator
Irayimman Thampi
Contributor
Cheriyath Thanku Marar
Rights
To be played by keeping one part of the cymbal in left hand banging the other cymbal to the one in left hand
Relation
Ilathalam
Format
Radius: 15-20cm
Design: Inner surface is hallowed
Additional Components: Handles on the outer surface
Design: Inner surface is hallowed
Additional Components: Handles on the outer surface
Type
Physical Object
Identifier
elathalam
Coverage
Date Created
4th Century CE
Date Valid
4th Century CE to Present
Kathakali Item Type Metadata
Malayalam Characterization
ഇളംലം
English Translation
Cymbals
Place of Creation
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
Material
Bronze
Collection
Citation
Irayimman Thampi, “Elathalam,” CCCH9051 Group 34, accessed April 25, 2024, https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-34/items/show/38.
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