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Name: Chimta is used in traditional Bhangra Dances and Kirtans.
Also known as-: Musical Tongs
Wikidata item: Q354765 (|https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q354765])
Disambiguation: Metallic tongs , Metal Rings, JINGLES
Description: A chimta is a popular musical instrument among the Sikh traditional families. It is actually Metallic tongs with Jingles attached to it which produce melancholic sounds when shaken and vibrated. It is widely used in Kirtans and Bhangras
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Famous Personality using it: Alam Lohar
Classification: Idiophone