Indian musical instruments
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Introduction
Indian musical instruments can be broadly classified into three categories, namely classical, western and folk. See Carnatic music and Hindustani music.
Classification
The instruments are further sub-classified into the type based on the science behind the same.
Wind instruments
Percussion
String instruments
- Ektara
- Tanpura
- Sarangi
- Santoor
- Sarod
- Sitar
- Veena
- Rudra Veena
- Gottuvadhyam (also known as the Chitravina)
Others
- The Violin is a popular western instrument used widely in Indian classical music, specifically Carnatic music.
- The Harmonium is originally a western instrument, but is now more popular in India than in other countries.
There are numerous native musical instruments used in folk music.
See also Music of India.
External links
- Indian musical instruments (http://www.pakrashi-harmonium.com/)
- Indian musical instruments web site (http://www.indianmusicals.com/)
- North Indian musical instruments (http://www.buydhol.com/)