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The sitar (English: / ˈ s ɪ t ɑːr / or / s ɪ ˈ t ɑːr /; IAST: sitāra) is a plucked stringed instrument, originating from the Indian subcontinent, used in Hindustani classical music. The instrument was invented in medieval India, flourished in the 18th century, and arrived at its present form in 19th-century India.
Learn about the sitar, a stringed instrument of the lute family that is popular in northern India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Find out how it evolved, how it is played, and how it influenced Western music.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Learn about the sitar, a stringed instrument from South Asia, its origin, construction, strings, tuning and playing techniques. Find out how to choose a sitar, how much it costs and who are some famous sitar players.
Learn about the sitar, Hindustani music's most famous string instrument, from its origins to its modern styles. Explore the stories of great sitarists such as Ustad Imdad Khan, Ravi Shankar, and Vilayat Khan.
