Which of the following music instruments are solid instruments?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Ghana Vadya.
Ghana Vadya refers to solid instruments that produce sound without the use of strings, membranes, or air columns. The sound is created by striking, shaking, or clashing solid parts of the instrument itself. These are also known as idiophones in Western musical classification.
Examples include:
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Manjira (hand cymbals)
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Ghanta (bell)
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Jal Tarang
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Kartal
These instruments do not require tuning and are often used in traditional and devotional music settings.