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Option 2 : Sarod
The correct answer is Sarod.
- 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
- 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.
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