Folk Musical Instruments - String


 
 
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Folk Musical Instruments - String

Musical instruments were popular in Haryana since Vedic period. The folk musical instruments in Haryana were broadly divided into three categories :

(i) Dhol, daph, damru, dundubi, etc.

(i) Veena

(ii) Flute, algoza, etc.

An instrument is made or used to produce the sound of music. Four types of folk musical instruments are popular in the state.

These include:

1. String Instruments

2. Wind Instruments 3. Membrane Instruments 4. Percussion Instruments

1. String Instruments

Instruments which are played with the help of vibrations created by string pulls are known as string instruments. These instruments are :

Sarangi

  • This instrument is made from red cedar wood. Sarangis ancient name is Sarinda. In some Sarangis, the strings are made of goat's intestine. Sarangi bow (Gaj) is used to play Sarangi.
  • This instrument has four pegs and four strings are attached to these pegs.
  • Gaj is made by tying horse hair on a piece of command.
  • When Gaj is rubbed on the strings, sweet sound is produced.
  • The Sarangi is very common in Haryanvi culture and forms an important part of Haryanvi folk music and dance. It has been made popular by Jogis.
  • Maman Khan was the most popular Sarang player who belonged to Panipat Gharana.
  • Tumba

  • Tumba, also known as Tumbi is a single string high pitched instrument associated with folk music of Haryana. This instrument is made from a wooden stick mounted with a gourd shell resonator.
  • A single string made of intestine of animal is tied from one end to the other end.
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    Question : 1

    Which among the following instruments is played with a blow made from animal hair ?

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 2

    Which of the following is/are popular Tumbi players ?

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 3

    Which of the following instrument is a combination of Veena and Tamboora ?

     

    Right Option : D
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