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Chappa
Brampton Heritage Theatre
October 19, 2002
   
 
Song Title: Chappa
   
Date Composed: 1994
Composer: Kiyoshi Nagata
Arrangement: Kiyoshi Nagata
Premiere Performance: Dec13, 1994 - Harbourfront Studio Theatre with Toronto Table Ensemble
   
The chappa are a pair of small brass hand cymbals used in festivals and for Shinto ritual dance accompaniment. In recent years, many new techniques have been developed for the chappa allowing it to be played as a solo instrument with greater freedom of movement and expression for the player.