Jhyamta

Nepali traditional musical instrument

The Jhyamta (Nepali: झ्याम्टा) (phonetic: Jhyāmṭā) is a Nepali traditional musical instrument played by artist of Nepal. It looks similar to cymbal. Kirat community uses this with dhol (kirat) in various cultural festivals such as Sakela, Chyabrung, Udhauli, Ubhauli and other social functions.

This is also known as the Taal.

Musical instruments of Nepal

String

Plucked	Arbajo Ektara Tungna
Bowed	Dakkari Piwancha Sarangi (Nepal)

Wind

Flutes	Bansuri
Oboes	Shehnai Pung (पुङ सिङ)
Pan pipes	Chongwari चोङ्वारी
Trumpet	Kangling Karnal Ransingha Shanka conch shell Sringa
Bagpipe	Mashak

Percussion

Drums	Chyabrung Damaha Damaru Damphu Dhaa Dhimay Dholak Dhyāngro Khanjari Khin Madal Naqareh Tabla Tyampko (ट्याम्को)
Cymbals	Chimtaa Jhyali Jhyamta
Tube zither drum/gong	Yalamber Baja
Bells	Ghanta