sitar
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a musical instrument from India with a long neck and strings, played with a pick
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📚Academic Writing
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“He's learning to play the sitar from a teacher in Mumbai.”
“The sitar has a very unique, relaxing sound.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A Hindustani/Indian classical stringed instrument, typically having a gourd as its resonating chamber.
Related Words
Synonyms:
Indian instrumentstring instrument
Word Family:
sitarsitarist