Chilmandi

Chilmandi *frame drum of Turkestan, with goatskin membrane, made in several sizes. It is held in both hands, and the skin is drummed upon with the fingers of both hands while accompanying songs and dances. In Samarkand and Bokhara it is known by the Pers. name of da'ira (176). Sachs, Curt. Reallexikon der Musikinstrumente. Berlin, 1913.