swarmandal (North Indian trapezoid board zither)

~ String instrument

Description

Used chiefly in classical Indian songstyles Khyal and Thumri, it has a trapezoid shape with up to 40 metal strings fastened at both sides by iron pegs with one side having tuning keys.

Relationships

from:India
Pakistan
type of:zither
Wikidata:Q627110 [info]