The famous folk instrument of Punjab, which is entirely based on Iktara, made of wooden sticks mounted with a resonator covered with skin and metallic string?
A. Dhol
B. Dhad
C. Toomba
D. Garah
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Toomba is a famous folk instrument of Punjab, which is entirely based on Iktara (single stringed instrument), used by the legend singers. Now it has been adopted by a number of Punjabi folk singers. Toomba is made of wooden sticks mounted with a Toomba or wooden resonator covered with skin. A metallic string is passed on a resonator over a bridge and tied to the key at the end of the stick. The string is struck with a finger or sometimes with the Mezrab (a cone-shaped metal object) and the Swaras are made by pressing the string to the stick.Related Questions on Punjab
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