Master the Chordophones

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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.