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Which of the following is/are features of a 'Been'? 1. It is a Percussion instrument. 2. It is made up of dried gourd.

Which of the following is/are features of a 'Been'? 1. It is a Percussion instrument. 2. It is made up of dried gourd. Correct Answer 2 only

The correct answer is 2 only.

Key Points

  • The snake-charmers' been is a reed wind instrument. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect.
  • A been is made out of a kaddu (gourd), that has been dried and hollowed out. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
  • The saperas (snake charmers) plant the gourd creeper themselves, in a special way, so that the gourd does not touch the ground.
    • The sapera selects a particular gourd and dries it in the shade as the rays of the sun can produce cracks on the outer skin.
    • The gourd is then cleaned, seasoned and holes are made on the top and bottom of the instrument.
  • The panja or the reed portion is made separately.
    • Two bamboo sticks, about a foot, long are attached to the gourd with beeswax.
    • One of the panjas provides a constant steady note: a drone, while the other is fashioned like a flute, with all the seven swaras or notes tuned, before it is attached.
  • A fine tongue of kluck reed (kaanna) is inserted in both the panjas so that the tonal quality remains the same.
  • The instrument is then blown upon to produce different melodies.

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