Pooja said:
I believe there is something in regards to a sapp representing the sound of a thunder clap...meant to scare birds away or something? I'm definitely not sure on this one though...
this stuff is on the wiki if i do remember correctly
Khunda - A staple of contemporary bhangra performances, the Daang/Khunda is a staple of almost every single Bhangra Dance. The Daang, which stands at roughly 60 inches, is made out of fused wood and coated with polish and a variety of designs(all black, natural wood). Outside of its tall height, the Daang is also noted for its hooked end which distinguishes the top and bottom regions of the khunda which are pivotal as points in which to grip the daang(at the bottom).
Saap - Wooden instrument used to make a clapping sound. They are also known as khenchiyan (scissors) or shikkey. Some sources claim that saaps were originally used to scare away crows from crops. Others attribute the loud noise created from using the saap as an invocation of thunderous clouds, with which come rain for the crops. "Saap vajdey badul vangu kachdey." Used in bhangra as dancing props and malwain da giddha as instruments.
Made out of robust wood, the sups are a series of equal length flat wooden pieces held together with a metal nuts and bolts. The sups have handles on either side which allow the bhangra dancer to open and close the interlocking wooden pieces. Each time the sups are closed they make a clapping sound which is mostly in rhythm with the beat and step of the dance. Sups are generally used with high energy and fast-paced choreography and add an extra punch to the dance routine. This prop is a necessity for many bhangra teams.
Khanton - Designed to mimic the actions of a squirrel, the kanton is a popular prop in competitive bhangra. The kanton is considered as a percussion instrument by some due to the clapping sound it produces when the rope is tugged, but it is most widely used as a dance prop. Each kanton measures approximately 30 inches in height and is tested to ensure all parts are functional. Besides its technical and artistic uses, the kanton is quite enjoyable to play with and a great addition to any collection of instruments from Punjab.
Chimta - A chimta (Hindi/Urdu/Punjabi:चिमटा) literally meaning tongs, is a traditional percussion instrument of South Asia, often used in popular Punjabi Bhangra music. The chimta consists of a long, flat folded piece of metal steel strip, often with 7 pairs of small metal jingles. The rings are plucked in a downward motion to produce tinkling sounds.It is also used for cooking chapati in almost every Indian home.
Chimtas with large discs are used at rural festivals while ones with smaller discs are often used as an accompaniment to bhangra dancers and singers of traditional Indian hymns. The Late Alam Lohar is famous for playing this instrument and introducing it globally, today great musicians like Kamal Heer and Arif Lohar plays this instrument . Also known as the "rusty tamborine sword", the chimta has been spotted being played by members of the experimental rock band His Name Is Alive on recent tours.
hopefully that helped...btw thats all from the wiki lol
