The body of the drum is made from metal and shaped like a large bowl. The head of the drum is usually cowhide and 14-18 inches in diameter. The player strikes the drum with a pair of drumsticks. The Santal believe that the tamak' has special religious powers and it is often used for religious ceremonies and Santal festivals.[citation needed] The rhythm of the tamak' often sets the basic metric/rhythmic pattern for Santal dances and is an essential instrument for traditional Santal music.[citation needed]
^Sharma, Rachna (24 January 2019). Media, the State and Marginalisation: Tackling Challenges. Cambridge Scholars Publishing. p. 212. ISBN978-1-5275-2699-0. There are also drums of ceremonies. "Tamak" and "Tumdak" are traditional drums of the Santhali community. "Tamak" is a half semi-circle bowl-shaped drum with a metal body
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