10 Traditional Musical Instruments of India:

1

Sitar: 

A stringed instrument with a long neck and a gourd-shaped body, widely used in classical music.

2

Tabla:

A pair of hand-played drums, consisting of a small drum (dayan) and a larger drum (bayan), commonly used in Indian classical, devotional, and popular music.

3

Veena: 

A plucked string instrument, traditionally associated with goddess Saraswati, and a key instrument in classical music.

4

Sarod: 

A fretless string instrument known for its deep, resonant sound, often used in classical and folk music.

5

Flute (Bansuri): 

A bamboo flute used in classical, devotional, and folk music, played horizontally.

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6

Shehnai: 

A double-reeded wind instrument often used in classical and religious music, particularly in weddings and processions.

7

Harmonium: 

A small keyboard instrument that produces sound by forcing air through reeds, commonly used in classical and devotional music.

8

Dholak: 

A double-headed drum played with hands, widely used in folk and popular music for rhythmic accompaniment.

9

Esraj: 

A bowed instrument with sympathetic strings, used in classical and devotional music.

10

Mridangam: 

A double-headed drum with a narrow middle, played with hands, mainly used in South Indian classical music and dance performances.

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