Description: The violin, although widely recognized as a Western classical instrument, holds a significant place in Indian classical music as well. It is a four-stringed instrument played with a bow, capable of producing a wide range of pitches and dynamics. In Indian classical music, it is uniquely adapted to suit the ornamental and microtonal nuances of ragas.

Playing Technique:The playing technique in Indian classical music often involves the violin being held and played while sitting cross-legged on the floor, with the scroll resting on the ankle or the ground. The fingers slide along the strings to produce 'meends' (glides) and 'gamakas' (oscillations), which are essential to the embellishment of Indian melodies.