sarod

[ suh-rohd ]

noun

1. a lute of northern India, played with a bow.

sarod

/ sæˈrəʊd /

noun

1. an Indian stringed musical instrument that may be played with a bow or plucked

Word History and Origins

Origin of sarod¹

1860–65; < Hindi < Persian

Word History and Origins

Origin of sarod¹

C19: from Hindi

Example Sentences

Sarod, with bow; a Hindu instrument with four catgut-strings, and underneath them five thin strings of brass.

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