Correct option is C
Correct Option: c)
Hindustani instrumental music (
Vadya Sangeet) employs specialized stroke techniques tailored for plucked stringed instruments like the Sitar and Sarod.
Information Booster:
·
Jhala: The fast-paced climax section of an instrumental Raga exposition, played by alternating main melody strokes with rapid rhythm strokes on the drone strings (
Chikari).
·
Ghasit: A smooth glide technique produced by sliding the left-hand finger across the fretboard to connect notes seamlessly without re-striking the string.
Additional Knowledge:
· Pakhawaj and Ghatam are percussion instruments and use stroke names like
Thap, Dhi, and Na.
· Tanpura is exclusively used as a continuous drone background instrument and does not feature fast solo virtuoso techniques like
Jhala or
Ghasit.