Definition

A two-sided drum from India, typically made from jackfruit wood, used in traditional music.

Example

The musician played the mridangam beautifully during the concert.

Conversation

Have you ever seen someone play the mridangam?

No, I haven't! What does it sound like?

It's a beautiful percussion instrument that adds a rich rhythm to music.

That sounds amazing! I would love to hear it live.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'mridangam' originates from Sanskrit 'mridanga' (meaning clay drum), where 'mrida' means clay and 'anga' means body or part. The mridangam is a traditional Indian percussion instrument made from clay and wood, embodying the essence of rhythm in Indian classical music.

Memory Tip

Think of 'clay' ('mrida') and 'body' ('anga') to remember that a mridangam is a drum made from clay, representing the body of rhythm in music.

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