Question

2. Which of the following is not a string instrument?
(a) veena O (b) shehnai O ()
(c) sitar
0 (d) violin​

Answer 1

Option (b) Shehnai is not a string instrument.

Explanation:

Shehnai

• Shehnai is a wind musical instrument made up of wood and metal.
• It is considered to be an auspicious instrument and played in religious ceremonies.

Veena

• The Veena is one of the oldest Indian musical instruments.
• It is a string-type musical instrument with $7$ strings kept over a bridge shape that is made of brass.

Sitar

• Sitar is a string musical instrument of the Indian subcontinent.
• It is a long-necked instrument with $17$ strings.

Violin

• It is also a string instrument and made up of spruce or maple wood.