-> described as a non-membranous percussive instrument but with solid resonators. It is one of the oldest classes of instruments in India. It may also be melodic instrument or instrument to keep tal. 1.ghatam2.manjira3.Kartal4.nout
AVANADON -> described as membranous percussive instrument. This class of instruments typically comprise the drums1.daf
2.dhol
3.tabla
4.mridangam
SUSHIR -> also known as "blown air". It is characterized by the use of air to excite the various resonators.
1.shankh2.Surpeti3.bansuri4.shennai
VITAT
described as bowed stringed instruments. This is one of the oldest classifications of instruments and yet did not occupy a place in classical Indian music until the last few centuries 1.banam2.esraj3.chikara4.sarangi
TAT
-> referred to as "vina" during the old civilization. Instruments in this class are plucked (stringed instruments)
1.sitar
2.gotuvadyam3.ektar4.gopichand5.rabab