# Rosem

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{{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](/source/Thanga_Darlong) holding the Rosem
| background            = 
| names                 = 
| classification        = [Wind instrument](/source/Wind_instrument)
| hornbostel_sachs      = 421.121
| hornbostel_sachs_desc = Flute
| inventors             = [Darlong tribe](/source/Darlong_people)
| developed             = Traditional use in [Tripura](/source/Tripura), India
| timbre                = [Melodic](/source/Melody)
| 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](/source/wind_instrument) from [Tripura](/source/Tripura), northeastern India, associated with the [Darlong tribe](/source/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](/source/Eastern_Panorama) |date=July 2019}}</ref> It is made by shaping [bamboo](/source/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](/source/Chapchar_Kut), 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](/source/Imphal_Free_Press) |date=February 9, 2021}}</ref><ref name=gov/>

[Thanga Darlong](/source/Thanga_Darlong), a noted Rosem player, was recognized for his contributions to promoting Rosem and received the [Padma Shri](/source/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](/source/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](/source/National_Herald) |date=February 28, 2019}}</ref>
== See also ==
* [Music of Tripura](/source/Music_of_Tripura)
* [Darlong people](/source/Darlong_people)
* [Bamboo musical instruments](/source/Bamboo_musical_instruments)
* [Bansuri](/source/Bansuri)
== References ==
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{{Tripura}}
{{Indian musical instruments}}
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Category:Indian musical instruments
Category:Bamboo flutes
Category:Music of Tripura
Tripura
Category:Tripuri music
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