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The instruments commonly used in Gilgit-Baltistan of Pakistan are Dadang (drum), Damal and Surnai while some other instruments like Sitar, Gabi(Flute) Rabab and duff represent the different areas. Beside this khiling-boo.chang, porgho-too etc instruments are used in Baltistan region.
Types of Music
• Alghani: The people of Gilgit, Ghizer Yasin, Puniyal, and Gupis call this rhythm as Alghani
• Ajoli: During departure of bride and groom from house this rhythm is used in different parts of Gilgit
• Souse: A martial rhythm and it has a fast rhythm and is used specially in sword dances.
• Dani: Dani is the name of a traditional music used in Hunza which links to Tibet, Baltistan and Laddakh.
Dances
The famous trio band music is played in this region as in most of the other regions. On the rhythm of this loud music, men love to dance in their typical way. There are some variations in lyrics from region to region. The people of Gilgit have some unique and very beautiful dances in different parts. Following dances are common during the festivals, traditional events and ceremonies.
Following are some of the famous dances:
• Old Man Dance: In this dance more than one man wears some old style dresses and dance.
• Sword Dance: In this unique dance the participants show taking one sword in right and shield in left. One to six participants as pair can dance.
• Cow Boy Dance: In this dance a person wears old style dress, long leather shoes and a stick in hand.
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