Musical Instruments and Sound Objects of Karnataka

Some of the most prominent musical instruments of Karnataka: Mridangam, Bansuri, tamboora, nagaswaram, saarang, gotuvadyam, veena, mandolin, violin, clarinet, kombu, kahale, harmonium, sitar, tabla, dhol, mukhaveene, khanjira, chande, maddale and panchamukhi. These instruments are made from a variety of materials, including wood, ceramic, metal, leather and bamboo.