Sitar

Title

Sitar

Description

The Sitar is a string instrument and is one of the most well-known Indian instruments in the world. The sitar was likely inspired by the Iranian setar, and is used in both classical and modern music. The sitar player Ravi Shankar helped introduce the instrument to Western audiences starting in the 1950s and 60s.

Subject

Music

Related place

India

Identifier

M18