Musical Instruments Used In Haryana


 
 
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Musical Instruments Used In Haryana

Music and dance go hand in hand. Most of the festivities are the joyous celebrations that are accompanied by colourful dances that are played to the tunes of rhythmical musical beats. Several musical instruments including Dholak, Drum, Matka, Harmonium, Manjira, Damru, Shehnai, Nagara, Khanjri, Ghunguru, Tasha and Sarangi are used, while singing and dancing fiesta.

Dholak

It is played from both the sides. Wooden sticks or hands are used for playing this percussion instrument. There are ropes attached to the body of the Dholak in order to adjust the pitch of the sound.

In order to produce an additional effect, the players wear a ring on their finger or attach a set of sticks to them. Dhol, the bigger version of Dholak, is played with sticks. Usually, hung in front of body, the music played by this instrument is generally loud. Dholak is often used by women and professional musicians.

Damru

Built in the shape of a drum, damru is played during ritualistic ceremonies and religious occasions. This instrument is associated with Lord Shiva, who is believed to have it played during his Tandava.

Manjira

These are pair of rhythmical cymbals that are strike against each other in order to produce musical beats. The two cymbals are made up of brass and usually built in the form of a cup. Tied with each other through a chord, these cymbals are played in classical folk and devotional music as an accompaniment.

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Question : 1

For which of the following instruments the players were a ring on their finger or attach a set of sticks to them ?

Right Option : C
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Question : 2

How are the two cymbals of Manjira usually connected?

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Question : 3

Which of the following instruments is played in wedding ceremonies ?

Right Option : D
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