Which instrument was played by Ustad Asad Ali Khan?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Rudra Veena.
- Ustad Asad Ali Khan was a renowned Indian classical musician known for his exceptional skill in playing the Rudra Veena, a traditional and rare Indian classical string instrument. The Rudra Veena is one of the oldest veena variants and it is a large, two-ended string instrument with a long neck and two resonator gourds.
- It has a deep, rich sound and is known for its profound tonal quality. It is played by plucking the strings with a plectrum and is typically used for the elaboration of ragas (melodic frameworks) in Indian classical music.