Q. How many strings does an Ektara have?
Answer: One
Notes: The word Ektara is derived from two words, Ek meaning “one” and tara meaning “string”. It is thus a one-stringed musical instrument that can produce a wide variety of tunes and melodies. It is an essential component of a very famous form of music in Bengal known as the Baul music where the Baul singers roam around with their ektaras singing popular bards from Bengal’s folk music.
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