Tungna
The Tungana or Tunga is a plucked string instrument from Nepal. It is made from a single piece of carved wood. The front hollow body is covered with stretched animal skin on which the 'bridge' sits. The Tungna has four strings which is anchored to the keys and body at both ends and the 'bridge' acts as a cantilever thus maintaining the tension of the strings.
It is mostly played by the people in the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal mainly the Tamang people during auspicious occasions, gatherings and festivals. The musicians play the Tungna and sing songs, which they compose themselves especially to welcome the New Year or during the harvest season. Most households of this mountain region have at least one Tungna in their house.
