dbo:abstract
- Mardala (Odia: ମର୍ଦ୍ଦଳ, romanized: Mardaḷa) is a classical percussive instrument native to the east Indian state of Odisha, traditionally used as the primary accompaniment in Odissi classical music. The instrument is different from other instruments that might have similar names in the Indian subcontinent due to its unique construction, acoustic features and traditional playing technique. The Mardala is used in a wide range of traditional art forms of Odisha, including Gotipua, Mahari, Odissi dance, Bhagabata Tungi, Sakhi Nata, Prahallada Nataka, Ramalila, Krusnalila, Rama Nataka, , Medha Nacha, Bharata Lila, Bhutakeli Nata, Odisi Kirtana and more. (en)
dbp:musicians
- Adiguru Singhari Shyamsundar Kar, Guru Kelucharan Mahapatra, Guru Mahadeba Rout, Guru Banamali Maharana, Guru Dhaneswar Swain, Guru Sachidananda Das (en)