Question

Give two examples each of the following:

1. String instruments 2. Wind instruments 3. Percussion instruments

Answer 1

1. String instruments:
   1. The instruments in which sound is produced by the vibrations in stretched metal wires are called string instruments e.g. sitar, violin, etc.
   2. The frequency depends on the length, thickness, and tightness of the strings.
2. Wind instruments:
   1. The instruments in which sound is produced by the vibrations in air column are called wind instruments e.g. flute, shehnai, etc.
   2. The frequency depends on the length of the air column.
3. Percussion instruments
   1. The instruments in which sound is produced by the vibrations of a stretched skin are called percussion instruments e.g. tabla, drums, etc.
   2. The frequency depends on the extent of the stretching of the skin.