Which of the following is NOT a percussion instrument?

Which of the following is NOT a percussion instrument? Correct Answer <span style="">Sarod</span>

The correct answer is Sarod.

Key Points

• Sarod is not a percussion instrument whereas Mridangam, Tabla, and Ghatam are percussion instruments.
• In percussion, the sound is produced by striking the animal skin which has been stretched across an earthen or metal pot or a wooden barrel or frame.
• The main categories are-
  • Oordhwaka,
  • Ankya,
  • Alingya, and
  • the waisted or the Damaru family of drums

Additional Information

• Tabla pair is a set of two vertical Oordhwaka drums.
• Ankya drums are held horizontally before the musician and usually, both sides are covered with animal hide.
• Oordhwaka drums are placed vertically before the musician and sound is produced by striking them with sticks or fingers.
• Alingya drums have the animal hide fixed to a wooden round frame and are embraced or held close to the body with one hand while the other hand is used for playing the instrument.
• Damru family is also known as the hourglass variety of drums as their shape resembles an hourglass.