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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
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| caption               = Folk musician [[Thanga Darlong]] holding the Rosem
| background            =
| names                 =
| classification        = [[Wind instrument]]
| hornbostel_sachs      = 421.121
| hornbostel_sachs_desc = Flute
| inventors             = [[Darlong people|Darlong tribe]]
| developed             = Traditional use in [[Tripura]], India
| timbre                = [[Melody|Melodic]]
| volume                = Varies
| attack                = Quick
| decay                 = Moderate
| range                 = Limited to a specific octave
| pitch                 = Variable
| related               =
| musicians             = Traditional Darlong musicians
| builders              =
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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 [[Chapchar Kut|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 ==
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{{Tripura}}
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[[Category:Indian musical instruments]]
[[Category:Bamboo flutes]]
[[Category:Music of Tripura| ]]
[[Category:Music of Indian subdivisions|Tripura]]
[[Category:Tripuri music]]
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