The Mridangam is a percussion instrument used in Carnatic music. It is commonly made from jackfruit wood and animal skin, and can be heard in music from Hindu and Tamil cultures.
The Nadaswaram is a wind instrument used in classical music from Southern India and Sri Lanka. The instrument is double-reeded and can be made from different types of wood or metal. It is known for its loudness and use in Hindu weddings.
Rubab. The "rubab رُباب" is a short-necked lute with sympathetic strings heavily popular in the Pashtun music of Afghanistan. It is also used in Persian classical and folk music.
