Playing Technique/ Sound
Played in a seated posture with the instrument resting across the lap.
Saraswati Veena
The long tubular body of a Rudra Veena
Dandi
A traditional harp-like instrument that was the predecessor of the Veena
The Yazh
Used on the Vichitra Veena, this involves continuous pitch movement without discrete note separation
Meend
Requires sliding technique similar to a fretless instrument.
Vichitra Veena
The resonating bowl of the Saraswati Veena is called this
Kudam
The Veena was first mentioned in this
Rigveda
This technique on the Saraswati Veena involves pulling the string sideways across a fret to create oscillation. This technique refers to the ornamentation, shakes or slides applied to notes in Indian classical music.
Gamaka
Traditionally played using metal finger picks
Rudra Veena
The number of frets in a Vichitra Veena
According to Hindu mythology, the invention of the Veena is credited to _____
Sage Narada
This slow introduction that is free of rhythm is central to the Rudra Veena tradition
Alap
Known for producing deep, meditative tones suitable for Dhrupad music.
Rudra Veena
The ornamental dragon-like carving at the end of the tuning box in a Saraswati Veena is called this
Yali
The Thanjavur Veena was the first musical instrument in India to receive a _____ (a sign used on products belonging to a specific origin).
GI Tag
This technique stops the sound of a string immediately after it is played
Damping/ Muting