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Classification of instruments Chordophones - strings that vibrate to produce sound Idiophones - whole body vibrates/ strike to vibrate Membranophones - stretched membranes vibrate to produce sound Aerophones - air vibrates to produce sound Electrophones - instruments that involve electricity Indian...

Classification of instruments Chordophones - strings that vibrate to produce sound Idiophones - whole body vibrates/ strike to vibrate Membranophones - stretched membranes vibrate to produce sound Aerophones - air vibrates to produce sound Electrophones - instruments that involve electricity Indian traditional Instruments Sitar Tabla - membranophone Ghatam - jars with different sizes Shankh - for religious occasions/ used to start and end it Northern and Southern Hindustani - Northern - Arab, Persian and afga - Slower and lower note values - Song in formal maneuver Carnatic - Southern - Singing style is less strict - No rules in singing and improvising - Fairly constant tempo and generally fast Purpose - Religious ceremonies, cultural expression and entertainment Ways - Melismatic - kulot Technique - Nasal singing technique