Which was the instrument that was played by Ustad Bismillah Khan?
(A) Sitar
(B) Flute
(C) Shehnai
(D) Santoor
Question Asked : SSC Matric Level MTS Exam 2017
Explanation : Ustad Bismillah Khan was all Indian musician credited with popularizing the shehnai, a subcontinental wind instrument of the oboe class. While the shehnai had long held importance as a folk instrument played primarily during traditional ceremonies, Khan is credited with elevating its status and bringing it to the concert stage.
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