sitar

[US]/'sɪtɑː/
[UK]/sɪ'tɑr/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a large stringed musical instrument of India, played with a plectrum
Word Forms
Pluralsitars

Example Sentences

Musical instruments include the Sarangi, Sitar, Tabla, Tambora, and Tanpura.

The musician played a mesmerizing tune on the sitar.

She learned to play the sitar from a young age.

The sitar is a traditional Indian musical instrument.

He performed a beautiful sitar solo at the concert.

The sitar player captivated the audience with his skillful performance.

She practiced diligently to master the intricate techniques of playing the sitar.

The sitar's resonant sound filled the room with a sense of tranquility.

The sitar has a distinctive pear-shaped body and long neck.

He composed a new piece of music specifically for the sitar.

The sitar is often used in traditional Indian classical music.

Real-world Examples

What, playing sitars (and tablas) at the Proms?

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The elegant appearance of the sitar with its long neck and resonating guard immediately caught my attention.

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The members included John Lennon, guitar and harmonica; Paul McCartney, guitar and piano; George Harrison, guitar and sitar; and Ringo Starr, drums.

Source: Overview of English-speaking countries

Nature is especially good at prompting transcendental moments as are nights, solitude, the sounds of flutes, sitars and harps, airplanes, fevers, William Blake, Rumi, mountains and psilocybin and mescaline.

Source: The school of life

The intricate ragas of Indian classical music have captivated Western artists, from the Beatles' George Harrison, who incorporated the sitar into several songs, to contemporary electronic music producers who blend classical Indian elements with digital beats.

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