Tibetan tingsha (or
Ting-Sha) are small
cymbals used in prayer and rituals by Tibetan
Buddhist practitioners. Two cymbals are joined together by a leather strap or chain. The cymbals are struck together producing a clear and high pitched tone. Typical sizes range from 2.5–4 inches in diameter. Tingsha are very thick and produce a unique long ringing tone. Antique tingsha were made from special
bronze alloys that produce harmonic overtones.