India instruments

Question 1

is a popular stringed instrument in the north.

Answer 1

Sitar

Question 2

is a fretless stringed instrument played with a bow and is placed on the lap of the player.

Answer 2

Sarangi

Question 3

is an instrument from the South with four melody strings and three drone strings.

Answer 3

Veena

Question 4

is a short neck lute.

Answer 4

Rubab

Question 5

is a small, tabletop-sized organ with bellows at the back that is pumped by one hand while the other hand plays the keyboard.

Answer 5

Harmonium

Question 6

is a type of bagpipe that is used as a drone.

Answer 6

Shruti Upanga

Question 7

or Indian flute is a wind instrument from the North that is the most cherished possession of the Indian chefs.

Answer 7

Bansuri

Question 8

is made of wood with metal at the end of it. It is similar to oboe.

Answer 8

Shehnai

Question 9

is a pair of drums

Answer 9

Tabla and Bhaya

Question 10

is a double headed drum

Answer 10

Damaru

Question 11

(Carnatic)is a double-sided drum made from a hallowed piece of jackfruit wood. It is a primary rhythmic instrument in the Carnatic ensemble.

Answer 11

Mridangam

Question 12

is an earthware pot where the player uses his or her hand to sound the instrument.

Answer 12

Gatham

Question 13

is a wind instrument used as a snake charmer

Answer 13

Pungi

Question 14

are small brass bells. They are musical accessories used by dancers.

Answer 14

Ghungroos

Question 15

is a shaker, tambourine used in religious songs.

Answer 15

Kartal

Question 16

are ceramic bowls that are tuned using water.

Answer 16

Jal Tarang