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The sursingar (IAST: sursiṅgār), sursringar or surshringar (Sringara: Pleasure in Sanskrit), is a musical instrument originating from the Indian subcontinent, having many similarities with the sarod. It is larger than the sarod and produces a deeper sound. It precedes the sarod chronologically.
In Dhrupad style, it was used as a solo instrument in the 19th and 20th centuries. It is regarded as a further development of the Dhrupad-Rabab that has more or less disappeared today.
Frequently asked questions
What does a sursingar sound like?
Where does the sursingar come from?
The sursingar originates from North India.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q2372387 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Sursingar – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Image by Luthier: Ali Akbar Khan unnamed photographer--image released into public domain by Metropolitan Museum of Art – CC0 1.0