Sitar

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]

Sitar

String instrument
Classification	Necked bowl lutes String instruments
Related instruments
Balalaika Lute Mandolin Oud

References

1. "Central Asia and Iran". web.archive.org. 2008-05-20. Archived from the original on 2008-05-20. Retrieved 2024-03-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

Other websites

• 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
• Information on the Sitar
• More about Sitar
• 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