Sitar: meaning, definitions and examples

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sitar

 

[ หˆsษชtษ‘หr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

The sitar is a plucked string instrument used in Hindustani classical music. It has a long neck and a resonating body made from a gourd, producing a distinct sound that is both melodic and rhythmic. The instrument often features sympathetic strings that enhance its resonance.

Synonyms

lute, string instrument

Examples of usage

  • He played beautiful melodies on his sitar.
  • She learned to play the sitar at a young age.
  • The sitar is known for its intricate playing technique.

Translations

Translations of the word "sitar" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sitar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธitar

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sitar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sitar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sitar

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใ‚ฟใƒผใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sitar

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sitar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sitar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œํƒ€๋ฅด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠุชุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sitar

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sitar

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฅฟๅก”ๅฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sitar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sitar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sitar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sitar

Etymology

The word 'sitar' originates from the Persian word 'sehtar', which means 'three strings'. The sitar has its roots in ancient Indian music and has evolved over centuries, influenced by Persian and Arabic musical traditions. It became prominent in the Indian classical music scene in the 16th century. The instrument has a rich heritage, deeply intertwined with various cultural practices in India, and is often associated with the exploration of ragas and complex rhythms. Today, the sitar is not only a staple of traditional Indian music but has also found its way into popular music worldwide, becoming an iconic representation of Indian culture.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,315, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.