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VICHITRA VEENA
Type: TAT VADYA
Vichitra Veena is a stringed instrument made of gourd and wood. This traditional instrument is found in various parts of North India. Majorly used in North Indian classical style of music. Also called Batta Been.
VICHITRA VEENA in North India
Material: Wood, gourd
A long wooden shaft rests on two huge resonators, which are made of gourd, of equal diameter and height. Five main, three drone and eleven sympathetic strings. Three bridges, one main, one secondary and a small bridge for sympathetic strings. Played with plectrums worn on the right hand fingers and stopped by glass or stone pieces, held in the left hand. Used in North Indian classical style of music. Also called Batta Been.
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