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Nadasvaram
The nadasvaram is the
South Indian version of the North Indian shehnai.
Like the North Indian shehnai, it is accompanied by a
reeded drone called the ottu.
In addition, it is accompanied by the tavil as
opposed to the mridangam. This instrument is also
known as the nagasvaram, which implies that this is
another version of a refined snake charmer.
UPDATED: March 12, 2012