A musical instrument, a barrel-shaped wooden drum with a mounted skin on both sides played with two different types of wooden sticks.
A. Dhadd
B. Dhol
C. Chimta
D. Sarangi
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Dhol is a favourite folk instrument of Punjab. It is a percussion instrument, which is used not only at male dance performances, but also during social rituals and festive celebrations.The drummer is called Dholi or Bharaj. The dhol is a barrel-shaped wooden drum with a mounted skin on both sides. It is played with two different types of wooden sticks. The skin on either side is tightened at a different pitch.
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