Task: Explanation
Input (English): The Mridangam (Sanskrit: :मृदंग Kannada: :ಮೃದಂಗ Tamil: :மிருதங்கம் Malayalam: :മൃദംഗം ) is a percussion instrument from India of ancient origin. It is the primary rhythmic accompaniment in a Carnatic music ensemble, and in Dhrupad, where it is known as Pakhawaj. Question: Kannan Balakrishnan is an exponent of an instrument that is the primary rhythmic accompaniment in which music ensemble ? Answer: Carnatic music ensemble
Output (English):  It is the primary rhythmic accompaniment in a Carnatic music ensemble, and in Dhrupad, where it is known as Pakhawaj.