Which of the following is not an 'Avanaddha Vadya'?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) Manjira

Explanation:

• Avanaddha Vadya refers to drum-type percussion instruments that are played by striking with hands or sticks and produce sound through a stretched membrane.
• Tabla, Dhol, and Damru are examples of Avanaddha Vadya as they involve membranes that are struck to produce sound.
• Manjira, however, is not a membranophone but a idiophone, as it produces sound through the vibration of the material itself (metal) when struck, and does not have a membrane.

Information Booster:

• Tabla: A pair of hand-played drums used in Indian classical music, known for intricate rhythms and tonal variety.
• Dhol: A double-headed drum, commonly used in Punjabi music, played with sticks or hands.
• Damru: A small, two-headed drum associated with Lord Shiva, and it is also an Avanaddha Vadya.
• Manjira: A small pair of cymbals, made of metal, used in Indian folk music and classical performances, classified as idiophones due to their construction.