Rajasthan Police Constable Model Paper 10

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Which of the following musical instruments is not a Ghan Vadya (Metallic instrument)?

Jhanjh
Khartal
Manjira
Jantar

Solution:

Instrument	About
Jhanjh	A circular instrument, such as a circular flat or convex metal saucer, which is played by tucking with a wooden drum stick or a pair of rubbing against each other. Two circularly flattened pieces made of a mixture of copper, tin and sometimes zinc have holes in the centre. The chord of the central part of the pit has a string. The pieces of cloth attached to the string are held in hand and hit by a mutual shock. It is played by singing and dancing. It is a famous Ghan musical instrument.
Khartal	Kartals consists of a pair of wooden blocks with jingles or crotales. One pair is used in one hand of the musician. These pieces can be clapped together at high speeds to make fast complex beats.
Manjira	Manjiras are usually made of bronze, brass, copper, or zinc. The name manjira or khartal can also refer to a similar instrument made of a wooden frame with rows of cymbals inside. It is a Ghan instrument.
Jantar	Jantar is considered the initial form of Veena. It is more prevalent in Mewar. It is a popular instrument of 'Gurjar Bhopon' (Devon's Bhopo) which he plays while making the story of Bagdavato and the Pad of Devnarayan. It is like the musical instrument Veena. It is a tat musical instrument.

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