Sapp or Chhikka | |
Names: | Sap, Supp, Chhikka, Chikka |
Image Capt: | Sapp or Chhikka |
Classification: | Percussion instrument |
Articles: | Dhol, Kato, Algoza |
Sapp (pa|ਸੱਪ, also known as Chhikka (pa|ਛਿੱਕਾ)), also spelled as Sap or Supp is a musical instrument native to Punjab.[1] [2] It is used with the folk dances Bhangra and Malwai Giddha.[3]
It is made of wood with many X-shaped small parts. It is played by expanding and collapsing with both hands.[2] It makes a unique clapping sound.