Which of the following musical instruments is a percussion instrument?

Ghumat

Mridangam

Duggi

Tanpura

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Ghumat is a percussion instrument and an earthen drum of Goa, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
The mridangam is a percussion instrument of ancient origin. It is the primary rhythmic accompaniment in a Carnatic music ensemble.
The tanpura or tambura, tanpuri is a long-necked plucked string instrument, originating from India, found in various forms in Indian music.
The duggi, dugi or dukkar, is an Indian drum used in baul music of the Bengal/Bangladesh region.

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Ghumat is a percussion instrument and an earthen drum of Goa, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
The mridangam is a percussion instrument of ancient origin. It is the primary rhythmic accompaniment in a Carnatic music ensemble.
The tanpura or tambura, tanpuri is a long-necked plucked string instrument, originating from India, found in various forms in Indian music.
The duggi, dugi or dukkar, is an Indian drum used in baul music of the Bengal/Bangladesh region.

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