'X' was originally developed as an Indian folk music instrument. It is important for religious purposes and music in India. 'X' was popular in the Badagutittū about fifty years ago. However, prior to this it derived from Indian folk music and was used for religious purposes. 'X' is traditionally made from a dried bottle gourd. Often, the neck of the gourd is carved for aesthetic reasons. On the other end, two reed or bamboo pipes are connected. These are known as the jivala. One of the pipes has seven holes and plays the melody; the other pipe is for drone. The jivala is fitted to the gourd with beeswax, which can be adjusted for pitch modification. A Shehnai is thought to be developed by improving upon 'X'. 'X'?
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