Prabhat Sarma, a recipient of Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, was a _______ player from Assam.

The correct answer is Flute . Key Points Prabhat Sarma , a folk exponent and flutist from Assam, was renowned for his mastery of Borgeet compositions attributed to Srimanta Sankardeva and Madhavdeva from the 15th-16th centuries. Sarma explored Sattriya dance, a classical form pioneered by Srimanta Sankardeva. He curated a miniature museum housing obscure musical instruments, utilizing them ingeniously in orchestral performances. Proficient in indigenous folk instruments like the Khol, Nagara, Bhortal, Dotara, and Tabla, Sarma received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2003 for his contributions to Assam's traditional and folk music. The Assam government honored him with the Asom Shilpi Diwas Award in 2001. Additional Information The flute belongs to the woodwind group of musical instruments, characterized by their ability to produce sound through a vibrating column of air. Unlike woodwind instruments that utilize reeds, the flute generates sound as the player's breath passes across an opening. In the Hornbostel–Sachs classification system, flutes are categorized as edge-blown aerophones. A musician who plays the flute is referred to as a flautist or flutist.