A plucked string instrument with a long neck and a pear-shaped body. It's widely used in Hindustani classical music and has sympathetic strings that resonate along with the main strings.
A pair of drums consisting of a small drum (dayan) and a larger drum (bayan). Tabla is central to North Indian classical music and is played with the fingers and palms.
A string instrument with a fretted neck, large resonating body, and typically seven strings. There are various types of veena such as Saraswati veena, Rudra veena, and Vichitra veena.
An ancient Indian bamboo flute with six or seven finger holes. It's often used in classical music as well as devotional music.
A fretless string instrument known for its deep, resonant sound. It's similar to the sitar but lacks sympathetic strings and has a shorter neck.
A two-headed drum played mostly in folk music and during festive occasions. It has a simple cylindrical shape and is played with both hands.
A long-necked plucked string instrument with four or five strings. It's used as a drone to accompany vocal and instrumental performances in Indian classical music.
A keyboard instrument that produces sound by air being blown through reeds. It's commonly used in Indian classical music, bhajans, and kirtans.
A double-headed drum used in Carnatic music. It's made of a single block of wood and played with the fingers and palms.
A double-reed wind instrument with a tapering bore. It's popular in North Indian weddings and ceremonies, as well as classical music performances.