Bhusyah

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Ethnic Music Newa music - Gurung music - Tamang music - Khas music - Mithila music - Sunuwar music - Magar music - Bhojpuri music - Sherpa music - Thakali music - Chepang music - Rai music - Tibetan music - Lepcha music - Limbu music - Kusunda music
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Festivals Goon lā
Instruments Dhimay - Bhusyah - Madal - Sarangi - Damfoo - Dholak - Chyambrung - Bansuri
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National anthem "Sayaun Thunga Phool Ka"

Bhusyah (Nepal Bhasa: भूस्याः) is a pair of metallic cymbals. Technically, these are idiophones.[1] This instrument is played with Dhimay or other membranophones. Its size ranges from around 10 to 21 inches (25 to 53 cm).

[edit] Festivals

Festivals in which Bhusya are played are as follows-

  • Yenya punhi
  • Janamaadya rath jatra
  • Bungdya rath jatra

[edit] References