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How to Pronounce sitar?

Correct pronunciation for the word "sitar" is [sˈɪtə], [sˈɪtə], [s_ˈɪ_t_ə].

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"Sitar" in context

The sitar is a classical Indian stringed musical instrument. It has been around for centuries and is widely popular in both folk and classical Indian music. It is a fretless string instrument with a long neck and typically has between 19 and 21 strings. The strings are strung over a large, hollow resonance chamber.

The sitar has a distinct nasal and reverberating tone. It is typically played in concert venues and in accompanying compositions for Indian classical and folk music. It has a very distinct style of playing and is often praised for the subtle yet intricate sound produced.

What are similar-sounding words for sitar?

Usage over time for sitar:

This graph shows how "sitar" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.

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