At a glance
- Odd one out: algoza, mashak and shehnai are sushir; the khartal is ghan (CET Graduation 2022).
- Spellings: algoza, alghoza and algoja are one instrument.
- Tune and drone: one flute carries the tune, the other a steady drone.
Facts
| Class | Sushir (wind) |
|---|---|
| Make | A pair of flutes |
| Playing | Both are blown at once |
Remember: often mixed up
- Algoza or satarasatara, of the Meghwals of Jaisalmer-Barmer, is played on its own without a singer; the algoza goes with songs.
- Algoza or poongialgoza, two flutes · poongi, Kalbelia snake-charmer's pipe.
Test yourself: asked in exams
CET Graduation Level 2022 · Q20
Which one of the following musical instrument is different from the other three?
- (1)Khadtal
- (2)Mashak
- (3)Shehnai
- (4)Algoza
Show answer
✓ (1) Khadtal
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