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Which of the following is a percussion musical instrument?

  1. A
    Mridangam
  2. B
    Esraj
  3. C
    Dilruba
  4. D
    Tanpura

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A percussion instrument is a musical instrument that is sounded by being struck or scraped by a beater, or struck, scraped or rubbed by hand. The Mridangam is a classical double-sided drum of South India and serves as a primary rhythmic percussion accompaniment in Carnatic music ensembles.
Esraj, Dilruba, and Tanpura are all stringed instruments (chordophones).

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Which of the following is a percussion musical instrument?
A
Mridangam
B
Esraj
C
Dilruba
D
Tanpura

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