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dutār

musical instrument
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  • Koto
    stringed instrument
    / Lutes

    
Asian lutes, such as the dutār, use movable gut or nylon string frets, tied on so they can be adjusted to the mode of the music. The metal frets of the Indian sitar are tied on with strings for the same reason.

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Asian lutes, such as the dutār, use movable gut or nylon string frets, tied on so they can be adjusted to the mode of the music. The metal frets of the Indian sitar are tied on with strings for the same reason.

    Read More