The silnyen is a
Tibet
Tibet (; ''Böd''; ) is a region in East Asia, covering much of the Tibetan Plateau and spanning about . It is the traditional homeland of the Tibetan people. Also resident on the plateau are some other ethnic groups such as Monpa people, ...
an percussion instrument in the form of a
cymbal
A cymbal is a common percussion instrument. Often used in pairs, cymbals consist of thin, normally round plates of various alloys. The majority of cymbals are of indefinite pitch, although small disc-shaped cymbals based on ancient designs soun ...
with a small or no central boss. The silnyen is struck by horizontal movement and is used in
Buddhist rites
Buddhism ( , ), also known as Buddha Dharma and Dharmavinaya (), is an Indian religion or philosophical tradition based on teachings attributed to the Buddha. It originated in northern India as a -movement in the 5th century BCE, and gra ...
.
See also
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Rolmo
The rolmo is a horizontal ritual cymbal used by Tibetan monks in Buddhist rites. It has a broad central boss and is struck vertically, in contrast to the Silnyen.
See also
* Buddhist music
* Tibetan music
The music of Tibet reflects the ...
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Tibetan music
The music of Tibet reflects the cultural heritage of the trans-Himalayan region centered in Tibet, but also known wherever ethnic Tibetan groups are found in Nepal, Bhutan, India and further abroad. The religious music of Tibet reflects the pr ...
References
Tibetan musical instruments
Cymbals
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