Master the Chordophones

Musical Instruments

• Plucked Instrument:

  • Example of a plucked instrument is the sitar, which produces sound by plucking strings with a plectrum (mizrab).

• Bow Instrument:

  • The sarangi is a traditional bow instrument played by drawing a bow across its strings, known for its rich tone and emotional expressiveness.

• Instrument Made of Walnut Wood:

  • The santoor, a hammered dulcimer, is commonly constructed from walnut wood, offering a warm and resonant sound.

• Jackwood Veena:

  • The chitra veena, often crafted from jackwood, is a long, fretted string instrument played with a slide and is known for its unique sound qualities.

• Instrument Associated with Pandit Ravi Shankar:

  • The sitar is famously associated with Pandit Ravi Shankar, a legendary sitar virtuoso who popularized Indian classical music worldwide.

Test your knowledge of chordophones, specifically plucked and bow instruments. Identify instruments such as the Sitar, Sarod, Santoor, Veena, and Mohan Veena. Also, explore the world of Kashmiri instruments and learn about the Tanpura and its role in taking tan. Don't forget to discover the Membranophones category, including the Tabla and Daga. Challenge yourself with this quiz and become a master of musical instruments!