Which instrument is typically played by striking two sticks against the strings on its top?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The cimbalom
- Step 1: The cimbalom, a Hungarian national instrument, is played by striking its strings with two sticks. Answer: The cimbalom. Why not the others: The duda, the tárogató and the hurdy-gurdy don't fit.
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