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Oud vs Sitar - What's the difference?

oud | sitar |

As nouns the difference between oud and sitar

is that oud is an Arabic and Turkish plucked string instrument resembling a lute while sitar is a Hindustani/Indian classical stringed instrument, typically having a gourd as its resonating chamber.

oud

English

(wikipedia oud)

Alternative forms

* 'ud

Noun

(en noun)
  • An Arabic and Turkish plucked string instrument resembling a lute.

    • Anagrams

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    sitar

    English

    (wikipedia sitar)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (musical instruments) A Hindustani/Indian classical stringed instrument, typically having a gourd as its resonating chamber.

    • Derived terms

    * sitarist

    See also

    * guitar

    Anagrams

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