In precolonial times, the Mizos used the drum, gong and mouth organ made of gourd and bamboo as musical instruments. Most of the songs of this period are named after the composers. The languages are more polished and the flows also better. In comparison with the folk songs of Thantlang and Lentlang settlement, the songs of this period are more developed in its number, form and contents. Prior to the annexation by the British Government, the Mizos occupied the present Mizoram for two centuries. was another important era in the history of Mizo folk literature. The pre-colonial period, that is from the 18th to 19th century A.D. The Mizos occupied present-day Mizoram from the late 17th century. Lalthangliana, the folk songs developed during this period were dar hla (songs on gong) Bawh hla (War chants), Hlado (Chants of hunting) Nauawih hla (Cradle songs) A greater development of songs can be seen from the settlement of Lentlang in Burma, estimated between late 15th to 17th Century AD. However, some couplets were developed during the settlement of Thantlang in Burma, estimated between 1300-1400 AD. It is difficult to trace the origin and to arrange the chronological sequences of the heritage of Mizo Music. 2.9 Songs named after modulation of the voice.2.3 Thiam hla and dawi hla (Invocation & incantation).
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