Q. Consider the following statements:
- Ninkrins, Shehnai, Nadi etc are examples of Tata Vadya.
- Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia is associated with Tata Vadya.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer:
Neither 1 nor 2
Notes:
- Sushira Vadya (Wind Instruments) is the category for aerophones, which includes all wind instruments.
- Bansuri (flute), Shehnai, Pungi, Ninkirns are the wind instruments.
- The prestigious title of 'Shehnai King' has been bestowed upon the legendary Ustad Bismillah Khan.
- The flute, which has been used since the Vedic period, is one of the most common instruments. It was originally known as Nadi or Tunava.
- Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia is a well-known Indian flautist.