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Chimta literally means tongs. Over time it has evolved into a traditional percussion instrument of South Asia by the permanent addition of small brass jingles. This instrument is often used in popular Punjabi folk songs, Bhangra music and the Sikh religious music known as Gurbani Kirtan. The player of the chimta is able to produce a chiming sound if he holds the joint of the instrument in one hand and strikes the two sides of the chimta together. The jingles are made of metal and thus it produces a metallic sound and helps to keep up the beat of the song.
The chimta consists of a long, flat piece of steel or iron that is pointed at both ends, and folded over in the middle
The instrument is played with both hands
Chimta is also used while singing kirtans and bhajans in temples or congregations
The chimta is played along with the dholak and at weddings, it is paired with the dhol
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