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Duffmuttu (also: Dubhmuttu) is an art form prevalent in the Malabar region of the states of Kerala and Karnataka in south India. It derives its name from the 
Duffmuttu songs are a tribute to
File:Duffmuttu IUHSS Parappur 01.jpg, Young Duffmuttu Artists
File:Duffmuttu IUHSS Parappur 06.jpg, Duffmuttu Artists
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File:Duffmuttu IUHSS Parappur 04.jpg, Young Duffmuttu Artists from Kerala School Kalolsavam
File:Dafmut IMG 1345.jpg, Traditional Duffmuttu
Duffmuttu (also: Dubhmuttu) is an art form prevalent in the Malabar region of the states of Kerala and Karnataka in south India. It derives its name from the duff
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, a percussion instrument made of wood and ox skin. The word duff is of Arabic origin and is also called a ''thappitta''.
Duffmuttu is performed as social entertainment and to commemorate festivals, ''uroos'' (festivals connected with mosques) and weddings. Duffmuttu can be performed at any time of the day. A ''duffmuttu'' performance usually consists of ten members who stand or sit facing each other singing songs and swaying their bodies to the tempo of the song which is set by the rhythmic beats of the ''duff''.
Duffmuttu songs are a tribute to Islam
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ic heroes and martyrs. The lead player also leads the troupe in song while the others provide the chorus. The dancers drum the duff with their fingers or palms and while moving rhythmically often toss them over their heads. A closely related art form is the Aravana Muttu or Arabana Muttu that uses a drum called arabana that is similar to the duff.
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*Aravana muttu
Aravana muttu or arabana muttu is an art form prevalent among Muslims in Kerala state of south India, named after the aravana, a hand-held, one-sided flat tambourine or drumlike musical instrument, derived from Arabia. It is made of wood and ani ...
* Kuthu Ratheeb
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* Mappila
Mappila Muslim, often shortened to Mappila, formerly anglicized as Moplah/Mopla and historically known as Jonaka/Chonaka Mappila or Moors Mopulars/Mouros da Terra and Mouros Malabares, in general, is a member of the Muslim community of same n ...
* Oppana
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