Write the vibrating parts of the following musical instruments a) manjira b) ghatain
Answers
Answer:
In Manjira the whole body vibrates. In Ghatam vibrations are transferred through the saddle and bridge (the parts that connect the strings to the body) into the body wood which creates the acoustics and amplify the sound
Correct question:
Write the vibrating parts of the following musical instruments a) Manjira b) Ghatam
Solution:
a) The outer rim of the manjira vibrates.
The Manjira (also known as taal) is a musical instrument. It's a pair of small hand clash cymbals. It is an example of a percussion instrument as it makes sound by hitting the metallic clash cymbals. It is a part of Indian music and traditional cultural customs.
b) Outer surface of the Ghatam vibrates.
Ghatam is an example of a percussion instrument. It's mainly part of Punjabi folk traditions. It looks similar to a clay pot. It is made using a different type of clay. People use heels of palms and fingers to play it.