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Noun: sarangi  su'rún-gee
  1. A bowed string instrument from northern India and Pakistan, with a box-like body and typically three main playing strings and up to 35-40 sympathetic strings, known for its haunting, voice-like tone; often used to accompany vocalists in Hindustani classical music
    "The sarangi provided a soulful accompaniment to the singer's intricate melodies"

Derived forms: sarangis

Encyclopedia: Sarangi, Iran