In phad performances of Rajasthan, the bhopa and his companion sing to musical accompaniment. Which of the following instruments are named as accompanying them?
(A) Harmonium
(B) Ravanahattha
(C) Tabla
(D) Veena
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (B) and (D) only
Only the ravanahattha and the veena are named as the instruments of the phad performance.
A: Harmonium — Incorrect.
B: Ravanahattha — Correct.
C: Tabla — Incorrect.
D: Veena — Correct.
NCERT (2026-27): “Phads of Rajasthan … Illustrating the valorous tales of these bhomias, the phads, are carried by bhopas, the itinerant bards, who travel the territory, displaying them while narrating tales and singing devotional songs associated with these hero-deities in night-long storytelling performances. A lamp is held against the phad to illuminate images that are being spoken about. The bhopa and his companion perform to the accompaniment of musical instruments, such as ravanahattha and veena, and employ the Khyal style of singing.” |