In Indian classical music, instruments are classified into four categories based on sound production: Tat (stringed), Sushir (wind), Avanaddh (percussion), and _____.
- Ghan (solid)
- Nad (vocal)
- Swara (melodic)
- Tala (rhythmic)
Answer: Ghan (solid)
Indian music classifies instruments as: Tat (stringed: sitar, veena), Sushir (wind: bansuri, shehnai), Avanaddh (percussion: tabla, mridangam), and Ghan (solid/idiophones: jalra, manjira). This system originates from Natya Shastra.