The correct answer is tata.

• Tata Vadhya(String Instruments):
  • In the Tata vadhya musical instruments sound is made by the vibration of a chord or a string.
  • The vibrations are made by plucking a string or blowing on a string.
  • The pitch of the note produced depends on the length of the vibrating wire, the degree of the tightening of the wire.
  • The duration of sound also depends on the vibrating string's length.
  • e.g. Santoor, Tanpura, Sarod, Veena, Rabab, Surbahar.

• Sushira Vadhya(Wind Instruments):
  • These instruments have various holes in which the air is blown and vibrates creating different tones or sounds.
  • It is also known as Aerophones.
  • The frequency of the sound can be controlled by the pressure of air blown in it.
  • e.g. Flute, Magudi, Harmonium, Alghoza, Nadaswaram.
• Avanaddha Vadya:
  • In the Avanaddha Vadya category of instruments, the sound is produced by striking the animal skin which has been stretched across an earthen or metal pot or a wooden barrel or frame.
  • e.g. Tabla, Ankya, Damaru, Alingya.
• Ghana Vadya:
  • The earliest instruments invented by man are said to be the Ghana Vadya.
  • Once constructed, this variety of instruments do not need special tuning prior to playing.
  • These instruments were the extension of the human body such as sticks, clappers, rods, etc., and were also closely related to objects of utility in daily life such as pots and pans, jhanj, falams, etc.