Sarod

Indian (northwest)

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When this sarod of north India was made in the late 19th century, singers used it to accompany themselves and the fingerboard was yet to be covered by a metal plate. The instrument has been evolving since 1820 when it began to be popular. Today, along the sitār, it is one of north India's favorite instruments.

#9351. Sarod

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Sarod, Dun wood, parchment, wire & gut, Indian (northwest)

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Sarod, Dun wood, parchment, wire & gut, Indian (northwest)
Sarod, Dun wood, parchment, wire & gut, Indian (northwest)

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