Marfa (instrument) explained

Marfa
Background:	percussion
Classification:	Percussion instrument
Related:	Timki

Marfa (Arabic: مرفع, Urdu: مرفع) also Timki is a single hemispherical drum or percussion instrument.^[1] It may have originated in Africa.

Timki

Timki is used by tribals of Madhya Pradesh, earlier it used to be an earthenware.

See also

• Marfa Music

Notes and References

1. Web site: 'Marfa' band of the Siddis 'losing' its beat. J. S.. Ifthekhar. 10 July 2011. 19 April 2021. Thehindu.com.