Tangkhuls are music lovers and their songs
are soft and melodious. Apart from encoding into the music the varied seasonal
and cultural ideas and philosophies, music is a medium wherein historical events
are also related in the lyrics. In as much as religious fervor is incorporated
and composed in the songs, the romantic nature of the people also finds its
expressions in the music. There are various varieties of songs, some are mood
special, some are festival/seasonal specials.
These folksongs and folklores can be taught and sang by anybody , anytime, but
there are also some specific musical expressive melodies of every region or
area. These folksongs and folklores can be played or accompanied by musical
instruments. Some of the musical instruments are: 1. Tingteila (Violin), 2.
Tala (Trumpet), 3. Phung (Drum), 4. Mazo (Woman’s mouth-piece), 5. Sipa (Flute),
6. Kaha Ngashingkhon (Bamboo pipe) etc.
Corresponding to the rhythmic composition of the songs, the dances of the Tangkhuls
are also rhythmic and these are eventful and vigorous. Thrilling as they are,
there are also some special occasional dances, like the Kathi Mahon - dance
for the dead, Laa Khanganui - virgin dance during Luira Festival, Rain Pheichak
- war Dance etc.
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