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In Indian classical music, Sushira Vadya refers to:

1. Instruments producing sound by stretched membranes
2. String instruments played with fingers or bow
3. Wind instruments where sound is produced by air vibration
4. Solid instruments struck together for rhythm

Correct answer: Wind instruments where sound is produced by air vibration

Solution

In Indian musical classification, Sushira Vadya refers to wind instruments. Their sound is produced by vibrating air within the instrument. The other options describe membranous, string, and percussion instruments.

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