Surbahar

Surbahar
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Surbahar (Hindi pronunciation: [s̪urbəhɑːr]; transl.Springtime of Notes)[1] sometimes known as bass sitar, is a plucked string instrument used in the Hindustani classical music of the Indian subcontinent. It is closely related to the sitar, but has a lower pitch. Depending on the instrument's size, it is usually pitched two to five whole steps below the standard sitar.

  1. ^ "Sitar, Surbahar and Tanpura - Toss Levy". Tosslevy.nl. Retrieved 20 April 2021.