वाद्यभांड

noun

वाद्यभांड meaning in English

A musical instrument; specifically a percussion or stringed instrument used in traditional Indian music.

Detailed Explanation

A term derived from Sanskrit 'Vadya' (sound/music) and 'Bhand' (vessel/instrument), referring to any instrument used to produce music. In classical and folk contexts, it often specifically denotes percussion instruments or the general category of musical apparatus in a performance ensemble.

📝 Cultural Context

The word is formal and often used in literary or classical descriptions of music. 'Bhand' can also imply a vessel, so in specific contexts it might refer to the physical body of the instrument.

Example Sentences

संगीत समारोह में वाद्यभांडों की गूंज सुनाई दी।
The resonance of the musical instruments was heard at the music concert.
वह अपने वाद्यभांड को साफ करके रखता है।
He keeps his musical instrument clean and stored properly.