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Snaren > Vedels > Sarangi

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Definition

  • Hindustani classical sarangi: short-necked fiddle, soundbox is made from one piece of wood, covered with skin; membrane is waisted; it has three playing strings and (many) sympathetic strings. Nepali sarangi: small short-necked fiddle made from one piece of wood; the lower part of the soundbox is covered with skin, the upper part is open; it typically has 4 strings; not to be confused with sarinda (see below)

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Entry terms

  • Harangi
  • Sarang

Created

  • 2010-04-20

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http://www.mimo-db.eu/InstrumentsKeywords/3204

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