Which of the following musical instruments is not a Ghan Vadya (Metallic instrument)?

Correct option is B

Ans. (b)
Ghan Vadya (Idiophones) are solid percussion instruments that produce sound through striking, shaking, or clashing without the use of stretched membranes. They are commonly made from metal or hard materials and are essential in folk and devotional music.
· Jhanjh (a): A metallic cymbal, widely used in temples and folk performances.
· Khartal (b): A wooden clapper instrument, making it an exception as it is not purely metallic.
· Manjira (c): A pair of small hand cymbals, typically made of bronze or brass, used in religious and folk music.
· Jantar (d): A stringed instrument, not a percussion instrument, but it does have metallic components.
Since Khartal is a wooden instrument, it does not qualify as a Ghan Vadya (metallic instrument), making it the correct answer.
Information Booster
· Ghan Vadya are idiophones that produce sound through vibration of their own material.
· Common Ghan Vadya instruments in Rajasthan include Jhanjh, Manjira, and Thali.
· Khartal is a rhythmic instrument made of wood, often played by Manganiyar musicians.
· Jantar is a Tata Vadya (string instrument), not a percussion instrument.
Additional Knowledge
· Avanaddha Vadya (Membranophones): Instruments with stretched membranes, e.g., Dhol, Nagara.
· Sushir Vadya (Wind Instruments): Instruments played by blowing air, e.g., Algoza, Poongi.
· Tata Vadya (String Instruments): Instruments that produce sound through vibrating strings, e.g., Ravanhatta, Sarangi, Jantar.