The term Ghana Vadya in Indian music tradition is used for —

Explanation

Ghana Vadya are solid percussion instruments producing sound by striking their body, without strings or membranes. They are non-tunable and provide rhythm rather than melody. Examples include manjira, kartal, ghanta, and ghatam. Mentioned in Natya Shastra, they form one of the four main Vadya categories—Tat (string), Avanaddha (membrane), Sushira (wind), and Ghana (solid).