Questions and Answers
What causes the sound produced by a mridangam?
The vibration of the whole body of the instrument when the membrane is struck.
What causes the sound produced by an instrument like the sitar?
The vibration of the whole instrument when the string is plucked.
What is the purpose of the activity described in Fig. 13.7?
To demonstrate the production of pleasant sounds through striking bowls filled with water.
What is the purpose of putting your hand on your throat in the activity described in Fig. 13.8?
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Where is the sound produced in humans?
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