sitar

sitar is a necked bowl lute sounded by plectrum or necked lute.

Overview

It is associated with India. Catalogue entries state maker, model, completeness of accessories and condition. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

plucked stringed instrument used in Hindustani classical music

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Sitar”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q229205: sitar
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