Question

The ______ is a single string musical instrument made using a bamboo and a gourd, mostly used by traditional folk singers in Maharashtra.
1. Ektara
2. Esraj
3. Edakka
4. Ekkalam

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Ektara

The correct answer is Ektara.

• A bamboo is inserted through the center of the gourd, the upper side of the gourd sliced out and covered with skin.
• The string used is a single steel string.

• The word Ektara is derived from two words, Ek meaning “one” and tara meaning “string”.
• It is a one-stringed musical instrument that can produce a wide variety of tunes and melodies.

           Some other musical instruments

Esraj	It is a stringed instrument mostly found in Punjab.
Edakka	It is an hourglass-shaped drum found in Kerala.
Ekkalam	It is a wind instrument made of brass and metal mostly found in Tamil Nadu.