Sitarist: meaning, definitions and examples

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sitarist

 

[ หˆsษชtษ™rษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

A sitarist is a musician who plays the sitar, a plucked string instrument originating from India. The sitar is known for its wide neck and resonant sound, often used in Indian classical music. Sitarists often undergo years of training to master the nuances of playing, including intricate finger techniques and the use of microtones. Many famous sitarists have gained international recognition, blending traditional Indian music with other genres.

Synonyms

sitar player, string musician.

Examples of usage

  • The sitarist performed a captivating raga at the concert.
  • Many sitarists experiment with fusion music, combining styles from different cultures.
  • The renowned sitarist Ravi Shankar popularized Indian music worldwide.
  • She aspired to become a brilliant sitarist like her teacher.

Translations

Translations of the word "sitarist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sitarista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเคคเคพเคฐ เคตเคพเคฆเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sitarspieler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemain sitar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธั‚ะฐั€ะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sitarzysta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใ‚ฟใƒชใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sitariste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sitarista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sitarist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œํƒ€๋ฆฌ์ŠคํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงุฒู ุงู„ุณูŠุชุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sitarista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sitarista

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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sitarist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sitaristi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธั‚ะฐั€ะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sitarรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sitarista

Etymology

The term 'sitarist' is derived from the sitar, which itself has a rich history linked to various string instruments in Indian classical music. The sitar's origins trace back several centuries, with influences from the Persian lute, known as the 'sehtar', and the Indian veena. The name 'sitar' comes from 'sitar', which means 'three strings' in Persian, but modern sitars often have more strings. Sitarists have been pivotal in the evolution of Indian music, particularly since the 19th century, when the instrument gained prominence through the works of musicians like Ustad Vilayat Khan and later, Ustad Ravi Shankar, who introduced the sitar to the Western world. The role of a sitarist is not just to play music but to delve deep into melodic improvisation, making this a highly respected and sought-after skill in the music community.