Which of the following is not a 'Sushira Vadya'?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is: (D) Sitar

‘Sushira Vadya’ refers to wind instruments in Indian classical music that produce sound by the vibration of air. Instruments like Shehnai, Pungi, and Bansuri fall under this category.
On the other hand, the Sitar is a string instrument and belongs to the category of ‘Tat Vadya’ (chordophones), not Sushira Vadya.

• Indian musical instruments are traditionally categorized into four types:

  1. Tat Vadya – String instruments

  2. Sushira Vadya – Wind instruments

  3. Avanaddha Vadya – Percussion instruments

  4. Ghana Vadya – Solid instruments (non-tunable)

• Sushira Vadya includes flutes, shehnai, nadaswaram, etc.

• Sitar is a plucked string instrument, commonly used in Hindustani classical music.

• The bansuri (flute) is associated with Lord Krishna in mythology.

• Pungi is traditionally used by snake charmers in India.

• Shehnai: A double-reed wind instrument played in auspicious ceremonies.

• Pungi: Also known as been, used by snake charmers; wind instrument.

• Bansuri: Side-blown bamboo flute; a classical wind instrument.