noun
- Plural of mridanga; a double-headed cylindrical drum used in Indian classical music and dance, especially in South Indian traditions.
Usage: Also spelled mridangam; Primarily used in Carnatic music and Bharatanatyam dance; From Sanskrit origin
Examples
- The mridangas provided the rhythmic foundation for the classical dance performance.
- Several mridangas were played together to create a rich percussive texture.
- The musician tuned the mridangas before the concert began.
- In Carnatic music, mridangas are essential percussion instruments.
- The resonant tones of the mridangas echoed through the concert hall.