There are multiple styles of music in Arunachal Pradesh. Any Indian festival is accompanied by music and dance. The festivals of Arunachal Pradesh are not an exception to this rule. The folk music of Arunachal Pradesh has an enchanting quality. It differs from region to region but a common link can be established in the themes of the folk songs. The folk songs usually revolve around fables involving the birds and animals found in the region. An example, is the Pailibos. To name some other types of folk songs, the Ja-Jin-Ja and the Nyioga are sung during marriages, and times of merriment. The Baryi reflects the ballad tradition, and is sung at social gatherings. Traditional flutes, cymbals and drums serve as accompaniments.
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