Sitar
plucked stringed instrument used in Hindustani classical music
The sitar (English: /ˈsɪtɑːr/ or /sɪˈtɑːr/; Hindi: सितार, Punjabi: ਸਿਤਾਰ, Urdu: ستار sitāra pronounced [sɪˈtaːr]) is a plucked string instrument. It uses sympathetic strings along with a long hollow neck and a gourd resonating chamber to make a rich sound with complex harmonic resonance. It has been used throughout South Asia for many centuries. Sitar is traditionally said to have been invented by the Sufi singer Amir Khosrow.[1]
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References
change- ↑ "Central Asia and Iran". web.archive.org. 2008-05-20. Archived from the original on 2008-05-20. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
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- A knowledge base on Sitar Archived 2007-12-24 at the Wayback Machine
- International sitar learning and information website (sitar.co.za)
- Origin of Sitar
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- History and Origins of the Sitar
- vimoksha - Indian classical music resources - Information on Indian classical music, stringed instruments and Indian classical dance.
- Sitar FAQ Archived 2007-12-30 at the Wayback Machine
- Sitar buying guide
