Manjira is the smallest in metal clappers series. It is a pair of small and deep metallic cymbals, which are made of bronze or brass metal. The middle part of the cymbals is like a cup shape. They are circular discs and connected by a cord or cotton thread passing through a hole in their centers. The Manjira is struck mainly on the edges and is held by the loop.
The Jhanjha - a rhythmic instrument - falls in the group of metal clappers and it is made of brass or bronze metal. It is a pair of very large size disc with graded central depression. The diameter of the Jhanjha is usually 8 to 10 inches and sometimes it is 1 foot also. In short, it has the largest circumference. In the middle of the out side of the Jhanjha, there is a finger resting cord and while playing, it is firmly held by fingers and exclusively struck frontally.
(Last Updated on : 7/01/2009)
