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Sitar
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The sitar 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 fo
Sitar
19th-century sitar with 4 strings
19th-century sitar with 4 strings
19th-century sitar. This instrument does not have sympathetic strings.
19th-century sitar. This instrument does not have sympathetic strings.
Anatomy of a sitar
Anatomy of a sitar
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The veena, also spelled vina, is any of various chordophone instruments from the Indian subcontinent. Ancient musical instruments evolved into many variations, such as lutes, zithers and arched harps.
Plaque with a dancer and a veena (harp) player 1st century B.C.
Plaque with a dancer and a veena (harp) player 1st century B.C.
Embekka Devalaya temple, Sri Lanka. A Kinnari holds an ālāpīni vīnī, a type of stick-zither with a half gourd used for the resonator.
Embekka Devalaya temple, Sri Lanka. A Kinnari holds an ālāpīni vīnī, a type of stick-zither with a half gourd used for the resonator.
Coin ca. 335-380 CE. (Front side) Samudragupta seated left on a low couch or throne, playing veena set on his knees. (Reverse side) Lakshmi seated lef
Coin ca. 335-380 CE. (Front side) Samudragupta seated left on a low couch or throne, playing veena set on his knees. (Reverse side) Lakshmi seated left on wicker stool, holding diadem and cornucopia.
1896. Saraswati with a southern style "Saraswati veena" instrument.
1896. Saraswati with a southern style "Saraswati veena" instrument.