The Historical Context and Present Scenario of Madal

Abstract

Madal is a two-faced hand drum used in Nepali music. It is also well-known throughout the world as a percussion instrument commonly employed in Nepali traditional music. In terms of its structure and playing style, limited works of literature and treatise have mentioned some rhythmic instruments akin to the madal. The origins of the madal have been linked to ancient instruments such as the mridanga, mardal, and muraj. The evolving trend of this musical instrument has been thoroughly examined in this study. The sources of information for this study were textual reviews and field trip notes. Furthermore, the researcher has also reviewed some research studies focusing on the caste and communities associated with madal. As a result, the current study is intended to be a valuable resource for people interested in learning more about madal. Similarly, this study has underlined the importance of madal in the current global context.