{{Short description|Traditional Indian tribal wind instrument}} {{Infobox instrument | name = Rosem | image = File:Thanga Darlong holding the traditional musical instrument Rosem.jpg | image_size = | alt = | caption = Folk musician Thanga Darlong holding the Rosem | background = | names = | classification = Wind instrument | hornbostel_sachs = 421.121 | hornbostel_sachs_desc = Flute | inventors = Darlong tribe | developed = Traditional use in Tripura, India | timbre = Melodic | volume = Varies | attack = Quick | decay = Moderate | range = Limited to a specific octave | pitch = Variable | related = | musicians = Traditional Darlong musicians | builders = | articles = }}
The '''Rosem''' is a traditional wind instrument from Tripura, northeastern India, associated with the Darlong tribe.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rosem wins over infertility of Padmashri in Tripura |url=https://www.easternpanorama.in/index.php/special-section/218-2019/july-issue/4340-9thjulyicons22019 |publisher=Eastern Panorama |date=July 2019}}</ref> It is made by shaping bamboo and incorporating the Um, a traditional water pot used by the Darlong tribe, which allows it to produce distinctive melodic sounds when played. It is commonly used during tribal ceremonies and festivals.<ref name=gov>{{cite web |title=Rosem in Tripura |url=https://indianculture.gov.in/musical-instruments/sushir-vadya/rosem |website=Indianculture.gov.in}}</ref>
Historically, the Rosem was played during the Jhum Festival, an agricultural celebration. Today, it accompanies cultural dances like the Bamboo Dance and Bird Dance.<ref name=gov/> The Rosem has a simple design, but it carries significant cultural importance for the Darlong tribe. As fewer artisans are making it, the instrument is becoming rare, leading to increased efforts for its preservation.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sairem |first1=Donald |title=From performing to making, Manipuri man on mission to preserve traditional musical instruments despite lack of support |url=https://www.ifp.co.in/5523/from-performing-to-making-manipuri-man-on-mission-to-preserve-traditional-musical-instruments-despite-lack-of-support |publisher=Imphal Free Press |date=February 9, 2021}}</ref><ref name=gov/>
Thanga Darlong, a noted Rosem player, was recognized for his contributions to promoting Rosem and received the Padma Shri, the third highest civilian award in India, in 2019.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Deb Barman |first1=Priyanka |title=Tripura: Last tribal musical instrument player, Padma shri awardee passes away |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/others/tripura-last-tribal-musical-instrument-player-padma-shri-awardee-passes-away-101701661318935.html |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=December 4, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Chakraborty |first1=Sujit |title=Tripura tribal artist Thanga Darlong defies poverty, gets Padma Shri for promoting rare musical instrument |url=https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/people/tripura-tribal-artist-thanga-darlong-defies-poverty-gets-padma-shri-for-promoting-rare-musical-instrument |publisher=National Herald |date=February 28, 2019}}</ref> == See also == * Music of Tripura * Darlong people * Bamboo musical instruments * Bansuri == References == {{Reflist}} {{Tripura}} {{Indian musical instruments}} {{authority control}} Category:Indian musical instruments Category:Bamboo flutes Category:Music of Tripura Tripura Category:Tripuri music {{India-music-stub}}