Musical Instruments of Medieval India added vigour to the Indian music. Over time, a number of musical instruments developed which have also gone several transformations.
The sketch of Indian Culture remains incomplete without music. Since ancient times, the world of music has expanded with the emergence of new
forms and styles of music.Rubab
Rabab is a famous music
al instrument of medieval India that resembles a lute. It originated through Persian influence. Rabab is made up of a single piece of wood and animal skin is used to form the head and strings of the instruments.
SarodSarod belongs to the same musical family as Rabab. An intense and deep sound is produced by Sarod and continuous slides between the musical notes can be
created with it.
Tambura
Tambura is another musical instrument belonging to medieval era. It is plucked lute instrument having a long neck.
SitarSitar is a plucked musical instrument which originated in the medieval period. Sympathetic strings on Sitar are used to produce resonance.
DilrubaDilruba is a famous musical instrument of medieval India which was prevalent mainly in north-west India. It has a long neck having 18 strings.
Dholak is basically a folk instrument of medieval India. It is a two headed drum and the pitch depends on the size of the instrument.
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