Project File: Draw & Label One Melodic Instrument MCQs Quiz | Class 9
This Class IX quiz covers the Internal Assessment Project File for Hindustani Music Melodic Instruments (Code 035). It focuses on the diagram and labeling of parts for instruments like Sitar or Tanpura. Test your knowledge, submit your answers, and download the PDF solution for your records.
Overview: Project File for Melodic Instruments
In the Class IX Hindustani Music (Melodic Instruments) curriculum (Code 035), the Internal Assessment includes a practical project file. Students are required to draw and label a chosen melodic instrument (commonly the Sitar, Sarod, or Tanpura). Understanding the physical structure and the terminology of the instrument parts is essential for both the practical file and viva voce.
Key Parts of Melodic Instruments
Most string instruments in Hindustani music share common structural components, though their shapes may vary. Below are the essential parts to label in your diagram:
- Tumba: The main resonator, usually made of a dried gourd (pumpkin), which amplifies the sound.
- Tabli: The wooden soundboard or cover placed over the main Tumba.
- Dand (Dandi): The long neck or fingerboard of the instrument where frets are placed (in Sitar) or strings run (in Tanpura).
- Khunti: The tuning pegs used to tighten or loosen the strings to achieve the desired pitch.
- Jawari (Bridge): The bridge over which strings pass; the shape of its surface determines the distinct buzzing sound.
- Tarab: Sympathetic strings found in instruments like Sitar and Sarod that vibrate in resonance with the main strings.
Comparison of Common Instruments
| Feature | Sitar | Tanpura |
|---|---|---|
| Frets | Movable curved metal frets | No frets (Drone instrument) |
| Strings | Main playing strings + Sympathetic (Tarab) | 4 (sometimes 5 or 6) main strings only |
| Playing Method | Plucked with a Mizrab (wire plectrum) | Plucked with fingers |
Drawing Tips for the Project File
- Proportions: Ensure the ratio between the Tumba size and the length of the Dand is realistic.
- String Path: Draw strings straight from the Langot (tailpiece) over the Bridge to the Khunti (pegs).
- Labeling: Use a ruler to draw straight lines to the parts and write labels clearly in capital letters.
- Details: Highlight the fine carving on the Tumba or the joint (Gullu) connecting the neck and body.
Extra Practice Questions
- What is the function of the ‘Manka’ (bead) on the string? (Answer: Fine tuning)
- Which wood is traditionally used to make the Tabli? (Answer: Tun or Teak wood)
- What is the small secondary resonator at the top of a Sitar called? (Answer: Kunti-Tumba or Upper Tumba)
- Name the ivory or bone edge on the bridge. (Answer: Patta or leaf)
- How many main playing strings does a standard Sitar usually have? (Answer: Usually 6 or 7)
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