Which of the following is not a Tat instrument?

Correct option is C

• Tat (Chordophones) are string instruments that produce sound by vibrating strings. Pakhawaj is a percussion instrument (Avanaddha Vadya) and not a Tat (string) instrument. It is a barrel-shaped drum used in classical Indian music.

• Tat Instruments: Include string instruments like Veena, Sitar, Sarod, and Jantar.
• Pakhawaj: A double-headed drum, primarily used in Dhrupad music.
• Tandoori: A type of stringed instrument played in Rajasthan.
• Jantar: A Rajasthani string instrument used by folk musicians.
• Bhapang: A single-stringed percussion instrument commonly used in Rajasthani folk music.
• Classification: Indian musical instruments are categorized into Tat (string), Avanaddha (percussion), Sushir (wind), and Ghana (solid percussion).
• Percussion vs. String:Pakhawaj falls under Avanaddha Vadya, while the others are Tat Vadya.