The Music and Musical Instruments of Southern India and the Deccan c11.38

c11.38

The Jâlatharángini⁹ is a harmonicon of cups of porcelain or earthenware tuned to the particular scale required by means of pouring in more or less water. It is played with two thin sticks, covered with felt or tipped with cork; and in company with other instruments the contrast of tone that its use effects is not unpleasing. The Septasvarab, called also Septaghantika, or Indian Glockenspiel, is somewhat similar, but more musical; it is made either of metal plates or bells, struck with a small felt-covered hammer. The employment of both instruments is rare.