Sapp (instrument)

Sapp or Chhikka
Sapp or Chhikka
Other namesSap, Supp, Chhikka, Chikka
Classification Percussion instrument
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Sapp (Punjabi: ਸੱਪ, also known as Chhikka (Punjabi: ਛਿੱਕਾ)), also spelled as Sap or Supp is a musical instrument native to Punjab. It is used with the folk dances Bhangra and Malwai Giddha.

Design and playing

It is made of wood with many X-shaped small parts. It is played by expanding and collapsing with both hands. It makes a unique clapping sound.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Pande, Alka (2006). Folk Music & Musical Instruments of Punjab, Volume 1. Mapin Publishers Pvt. Ltd. p. 128.
  2. 1 2 ਅਰੁਣਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਟਿਵਾਣਾ. "ਭੰਗੜੇ 'ਚ ਵਰਤੇ ਜਾਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਲੋਕ ਸਾਜ਼". www.dhaula.in. Retrieved 10 Mar 2012.[permanent dead link]
  3. ↑ "Malwai Giddha Dance - Performed by Old Men of Punjab". www.discoveredindia.com. Archived from the original on March 24, 2016. Retrieved 2022-08-31.