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I appreciate very much Vilayat Khan, the sitar player, and Bismillah Khan, the shehnai player; and among the tabla players, of course, Alla Rakha, Kishan Maharaja, and all these people.
Ravi Shankar

Meaning of "sitar" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SITAR

From Hindi sitār, literally: three-stringed.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SITAR

sitar  [sɪˈtɑː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SITAR

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sitar is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SITAR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

sitar

Sitar

The sitar English pronunciation: /ˈsɪtɑr/ is a plucked stringed instrument used mainly in Hindustani music and Indian classical music. The instrument descended from a similar but simpler Persian instrument called the Setar and its predecessor the Dutar. The sitar flourished in the 16th and 17th centuries and arrived at its present form in 18th century India. It derives its distinctive timbre and resonance from sympathetic strings, bridge design, a long hollow neck and a gourd resonating chamber. Used widely throughout the Indian subcontinent, the sitar became popularly known in the wider world through the work of Ravi Shankar beginning in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The sitar saw further use in popular music after the Beatles featured the sitar in their compositions "Norwegian Wood ", "Within You Without You", "Tomorrow Never Knows" and "Love You To". Their use of the instrument came as a result of George Harrison's taking lessons on how to play it from Shankar and Shambhu Das. Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones also used a sitar in "Paint It Black" and a brief fad began for using the instrument in pop songs.

Definition of sitar in the English dictionary

The definition of sitar in the dictionary is a stringed musical instrument, esp of India, having a long neck, a rounded body, and movable frets. The main strings, three to seven in number, overlie other sympathetic strings, the tuning depending on the raga being performed.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SITAR


catarrh
kəˈtɑː
guitar
ɡɪˈtɑː
kantar
kænˈtɑː
Katar
kæˈtɑː
low-tar
ˌləʊˈtɑː
prutah
pruːˈtɑː
Qatar
kæˈtɑː
qintar
kɪnˈtɑː
sittar
sɪˈtɑː
ta-ta
tæˈtɑː
waratah
ˌwɒrəˈtɑː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SITAR

sit under
sit up
sit up like Jackie
sit-down
sit-down money
sit-down strike
sit-in
sit-up
sit-ups
Sita
sitarist
sitatunga
sitcom
site
site map
Site of Special Scientific Interest
sitella
sitfast
sith
sithe

WORDS THAT END LIKE SITAR

acoustic guitar
air guitar
bass guitar
blues guitar
electric guitar
Hawaiian guitar
pedal steel guitar
rhythm guitar
scimitar
simitar
slide guitar
Spanish guitar
steel guitar

Synonyms and antonyms of sitar in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «sitar» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SITAR

Find out the translation of sitar to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sitar from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sitar» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

西塔琴
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sitar
570 millions of speakers

English

sitar
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सितार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

السيتار
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ситар
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sitar
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সেতার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sitar
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sitar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Sitar
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

シタール
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

시타르
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sitar
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sitar
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சிதார்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सतार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sitar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sitar
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

sitar
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ситар
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sitar
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

σιτάρ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sitar
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sitar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sitar
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sitar

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SITAR»

The term «sitar» is quite widely used and occupies the 44.260 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SITAR» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sitar

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2 QUOTES WITH «SITAR»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word sitar.
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Bob Livingston
I'd play with these Indian players, the tabla and sitar.
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Ravi Shankar
I appreciate very much Vilayat Khan, the sitar player, and Bismillah Khan, the shehnai player; and among the tabla players, of course, Alla Rakha, Kishan Maharaja, and all these people.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SITAR»

Discover the use of sitar in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sitar and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Learning the Sitar
This is covered in a mix of staff notation as well as traditional Indian Sargam notation.
David Courtney, Srinivas Koumounduri, 2010
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Seasonal Silhouettes: 12 Inspirational Quilt Blocks ...
Beloved fabric and quilt pattern designer Edyta Sitar for Laundry Basket Quilts has designed 12 gorgeous quilt blocks that take you through the seasons of the year. 5 appliqué quilt block project settings provide the foundation for ...
Edyta Sitar for Laundry Basket Quilts, 2013
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The Journey of the Sitar in Indian Classical Music
"The Journey of the Sitar in Indian Classical Music" details the origin, history, and playing styles of this unique stringed instrument.
Dr Swarn Lata, 2013
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Friendship Strips & Scraps
Cuban-Rican is a fusion of two distinct Caribbean cooking styles, and in the capable hands of Chef Pérez recipes contained in this book come alive in an explosion of flavour - it's all about recipes that are easily prepared, healthy, and ...
Edyta Sitar, 2010
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Scrappy Firework Quilts
Not only is 'Scrappy Firework Quilts' filled with expert advice, it also features 19 projects including full-size bed quilts, throws, wall hangings and a sewing box to hold all of your sewing tools.
Edyta Sitar, 2012
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Friendship Triangles: 15 Beautiful Quilting Projects - ...
Just stitch and cut, choose a project and see your quilt come colorfully alive. 15 Triangle Block Quilt Projects including bed quilts, wall quilts, table toppers, table runners and a tote Complete project instructions and illustrations ...
Edyta Sitar for Laundry Basket Quilts, 2009
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Sitar Music in Calcutta: An Ethnomusicological Study
PREFACE. Upon completion of an M.A. degree in instrumental music (1976-1979 ) at Rabindra Bharati University in Calcutta, a desire to continue my study of the sitdr prompted me to make this instrument the subject of a Ph.D. thesis.
James Sadler Hamilton, 1994
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The Sitar
This Book Explains The Basics Of Sitar And Proposes Exercises To Control The Instrument. It Contains Also Photos And Illustrations.
Manfred M. Junius, 2002
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Sitar Compositions in Ome Swarlipi
A treasure trove of compositions, tana-s and toda-s for raga-s such as Yaman, Des, Khamaja, Bihaga, and Kafi, this book brings Misrabani style, one especially suited to string instruments, to the English-speaking world in a universal script ...
Ragini Trivedi, 2011
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Sitār Technique in Nibaddh Forms
This book focuses on sitar technique and shows how that technique comes into play during the improvisatory music-making endeavours of master sitarists.
Stephen Slawek, 1987

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SITAR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sitar is used in the context of the following news items.
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This Indian teen plays an 'Animals as Leaders' song on the sitar and …
Eighteen-year-old Rishabh Seen from India covered 'Tempting Time' by 'Animals as Leaders' on the sitar and it looks and sounds absolutely epic. But it was not ... «IBNLive, Jul 15»
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How Beatles, Ravi Shankar turned Brazilian into sitarist
Carraro, who started learning sitar from Ravi Shankar's disciple Alberto Marsicano, says India was the biggest inspiration in her life and Indian culture continues ... «Khaleej Times, Jul 15»
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A Sitar is like a successful woman: #LifeIsMusic maestro Purbayan …
Someday, I'd love to play at the Colosseum in Rome; an open air concert, shot by helicopters. An artist you'd like to collaborate with? Pat Metheny (Patrick Bruce ... «India.com, Jun 15»
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Life Is Music: Know what Sitar virtuoso Purbayan Chatterjee has to …
From performing at Sawai Gandharva to delivering the closing act for a rock show, Yoshita Sengupta speaks to Sitar virtuoso Purbayan Chatterjee to understand ... «Zee News, Jun 15»
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Sitar through decades
The barsi of Ustad Shareef Khan is a good occasion to remember some of the other sitar players who lived and died in Pakistan and also the general condition ... «The News on Sunday, May 15»
6
Ghazal queen realized her sitar dreams in Mumbai
MUMBAI: Once while trying to play a Ghaseet (a glide from one note to another) on a sitar, Begum Akhtar exclaimed as the string hurt her finger - "Kambakhat! «Times of India, May 15»
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Ghazal star realized her sitar dreams in Mumbai
Once while trying to play a Ghaseet (a glide from one note to another) on a sitar, Begum Akhtar exclaimed as the string hurt her finger - "Kambakhat! Ye to lagta ... «Times of India, May 15»
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NAMM '15 - Danelectro '63, Baby Sitar, & Convertible Demos
NAMM '15 - Danelectro '63, Baby Sitar, & Convertible Demos. Shawn Hammond. January 28, 2015. A A. danelectro-feat ... «Premier Guitar, Jan 15»
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Alif Laila mesmerises music lovers with solo sitar recital
In an attempt of depicting the desired mood of a raga on her sitar and of expressing it with the language of painting, noted expatriate sitar artiste Alif Laila, ... «The Daily Star, Jan 15»
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Pandit Ravi Shankar Was The Most Complete Sitarist: Annapurna Devi
He was the most complete sitarist, who had equal control over right and left hands... at least initially. This was one of the most essential requisites of the ancient ... «Times of India, Sep 14»

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