Himmela

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Himmela is the traditional backstage musical ensemble in Yakshagana theatre, providing the rhythmic and melodic foundation for the performance.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf component of Yakshagana
musical ensemble
artForm folk theatre
associatedWith Yakshagana theatre NERFINISHED
audibility heard by audience but not seen clearly
componentOf Yakshagana performance
coordinationWith actors
dancers
narrators
country India
culturalContext traditional Indian theatre
ensembleType accompaniment ensemble
percussion-heavy ensemble
function provides melodic foundation for Yakshagana performance
provides rhythmic foundation for Yakshagana performance
genre traditional musical accompaniment
importance core element of Yakshagana structure
locationRelativeToStage backstage
musicalAspect melody
rhythm
performanceRole backstage musical ensemble
performanceSetting live theatre
performingArtForm Yakshagana NERFINISHED
performsDuring Yakshagana stage action
region Karnataka NERFINISHED
roleInPerformance enhances dramatic effect
maintains tempo of performance
supports dancers and actors
supports mummela (onstage performers)
timePeriod performed throughout the show
tradition Karnataka performing arts
usedIn traditional Yakshagana shows

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Yakshagana musicalEnsemble Himmela