sarod
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A stringed instrument from India played with a pick that has a deep rich sound
- noun
- /səˈroʊd/
:
sarod
- The musician skillfully played the sarod, filling the room with its deep, resonant sound.
- sarod player
Examples
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Another performer, the late Nimai Chand, routinely incorporated nuances of classical phrasing into his dotara playing, as if he were playing a classical sarod.
Academic text (2016) -
During the concert, the sarod showcased its unique tones, captivating the audience.
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He spent years mastering the sarod, a traditional Indian instrument renowned for its rich acoustic qualities.
Synonyms
sarode
vssarod
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9.9
An Indian string instrument played with a pick that makes deep, rich sounds
is the same meaning but uses an alternate spelling form
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word sarod comes from the Persian word sarūd, which means 'song' or 'melody'. So the instrument is named for the deep, singing sound it makes.