2024年6月5日 · Here are 13 of the most interesting facts about the sitar you might not have known! 1. The Sitar Is Over 700 Years Old. Although still popular to this day, the sitar is one of India’s oldest instruments, up there with the pakhawaj (a barrel-shaped drum), the sarangi (a non-fretted bowed instrument), and the sarod (a stringed instrument).

The sitar (English: / ˈ s ɪ t ɑːr / or / s ɪ ˈ t ɑːr /; IAST: sitāra) is a plucked stringed instrument, originating from the Indian subcontinent, used in Hindustani classical music. The instrument was invented in the 18th century, and arrived at its present form in 19th-century India.

The sitar is a musical instrument of the string family. It is also a member of the plucked family of string instruments. The sitar faintly resembles a guitar in shape, with its bridge, strings, frets, neck, and resonance chamber.

2025年3月7日 · The sitar is a plucked string instrument used mainly in Indian classical music. With its long neck, gourd-shaped body, and intricate design, the sitar produces a rich, resonant sound that captivates listeners.

2025年2月18日 · sitar, stringed instrument of the lute family that is popular in northern India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Typically measuring about 1.2 metres (4 feet) in length, the sitar has a deep pear-shaped gourd body; a long, wide, hollow wooden neck; both front and side tuning pegs; and 20 arched movable frets.

2025年3月8日 · As we embark on this musical journey, we’ll uncover 25 intriguing facts, anecdotes, and cultural insights about the sitar. Originating in the heart of India, this mystical instrument has not only captivated audiences within its homeland but has also made a profound impact on the global music stage.

Sitar is a long-necked instrument with an inter­est­ing construction, that is approximately 4 feet long. It has a varying num­ber of strings but 18 is a usual number. It has three to four play­ing strings and drone strings.

2024年11月3日 · A sitar can have 18, 19, 20, or 21 strings. Six or seven of these are played strings which run over curved, raised frets , and the remainder are sympathetic strings ( tarb , also known as taarif or tarafdaar ) which run underneath the …

2024年8月20日 · The sitar is more than just a musical instrument; it is a symbol of India’s rich cultural heritage and artistic tradition. Its intricate construction, expressive playing techniques, and profound cultural significance make it a unique and revered instrument in the world of music.

2015年1月9日 · History and Origins of the Sitar. In the western world the sitar is perhaps the most well known musical instrument of India. It’s sound evokes thoughts and feelings of the sub-continent.