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santur

santur

1 9.9
A string instrument played by hitting strings with small sticks
  • noun
  • /ˈsæn.tər/
  • Specialized
: santur
  • She learned to play the santur from her grandfather, who was a master of the instrument.

Examples

  • The musician played a haunting melody on the santur during the concert.

  • Have you ever played the santur?

  • The unique sound of the santur added a special touch to the traditional music performance.

  • The santur produces a beautiful sound.

  • The musician played a haunting melody on the santur during the concert.

  • She learned to play the santur from her grandfather, who was a master of the instrument.

  • The unique sound of the santur added a special touch to the traditional music performance.

Synonyms

dulcimer
vssantur
4 9.4

An instrument with strings that you hit or pluck, often used in folk music

is played specifically by striking strings with small mallets

Surface Forms

santur singular
santurs plural

Etymology

The word santur comes from Persian, and the ending -tar means 'string', as in sitar and similar instruments, so its name points to strings. So a santur is a 'string' instrument you play by hitting its strings with small hammers.