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Folk songs are sung to the tune of folk musical instruments. Our country has
many traditional musical instruments. There are different instruments in different
communities and regions. However, some of them are commonly played all
over the nation. Panchai Baja, Madal, Sarangi, Binayo, Murchunga, Damphu,
Khainjadi, etc are few examples of popular musical instruments of our society.

Folk Tune

The traditional tune which is used in a folk song, music and dance of folk life is
called folk tune. Folk tunes are the sources of entertainment. They have a good
flavour and bring life to our culture. Malashree, Chanchari, Sorathi, etc are the
few popular folk tunes of Nepal.

Folk Dance

The traditional dance which is
performed by the people of a
particular community or region

is called a folk dance. Folk dance
represents culture and life style.
Like folk songs and folk musical
instruments, there are different types
of folk dances in our country. For Kaura Naach
example: Dhan Naach, Deuda Naach,
Kaura Naach, Ghatu Naach, Bhairav

Nritya, Sorathi Naach, Khyali
Naach, Dandi Naach, Gauna Naach,
Madhikhola, Mundhum, Chyabrung,
Hopcha, Charya, Hanuman, Charitra,
Maruni, Taraware, Chhokara,
Singaru, Hudkeli, Pancha Buddha,
Devi Naach, Savai, Bhaili, Basanta,
Kattike, Satar Naach, Ghargit,
Jhangad Naach, etc. Deuda Naach

Folk dances, folk songs and folk musical instruments are interrelated, and they
are the symbols of our glorious past. It is our duty to preserve and promote them.

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