sitar

/ˈsɪtɑr/
noun
  1. A large stringed musical instrument from South Asia, with a long neck, a rounded body, and a distinctive buzzing sound, played by plucking the strings.
    • Learning to play the sitar takes years of practice.
    • I heard the sound of a sitar at the Indian restaurant.
    • The musician played a beautiful melody on the sitar.
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