Sitar

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

The sitar ( English: / ? s ? t ?ːr / or / s ? ? t ?ːr / ; Hindi : ????? , Punjabi : ?????, Urdu : ???? ‎ sit?ra pronounced  [s??taːr] ) 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 was invented by the Sufi singer Amir Khosrow in the 18th century . ^[1]

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• 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
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• 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

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