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In Indian classical music, instruments are classified into four categories based on sound production: Tat (stringed), Sushir (wind), Avanaddh (percussion), and _____.

  1. Ghan (solid)
  2. Nad (vocal)
  3. Swara (melodic)
  4. Tala (rhythmic)

Answer: Ghan (solid)

Indian music classifies instruments as: Tat (stringed: sitar, veena), Sushir (wind: bansuri, shehnai), Avanaddh (percussion: tabla, mridangam), and Ghan (solid/idiophones: jalra, manjira). This system originates from Natya Shastra.

Topic Music - Instrument Classification
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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